Khartoum, Sudan – (African Boulevard News) – The United States and Saudi Arabia have urged the warring sides in Sudan to extend a fragile ceasefire that is due to expire soon as fighting has reached a standstill in the capital and other parts of the country.
According to reports, the ceasefire, which was brokered through African Union-mediated negotiations, has been in place for several weeks and has brought relative calm to the war-torn country. However, sporadic clashes and violence have continued in some areas, particularly in the capital Khartoum, prompting concerns that the situation could quickly escalate if the ceasefire is not extended.
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has called on both sides to stay committed to the peace process and to ensure that the ceasefire is extended. In a statement, Blinken said, “We urge all parties to keep the interests of the Sudanese people uppermost in their minds, and to work together to achieve a stable and prosperous future for Sudan.”
The Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry has also issued a statement, urging the parties to extend the ceasefire and to continue work on a lasting peace agreement that addresses the root causes of the conflict in Sudan.
Despite the ongoing conflict, there remains hope that a lasting peace deal can be reached in Sudan. The African Union, which has been brokering the negotiations, has expressed optimism and said that it is committed to supporting the peace process.
“Despite the challenges, we remain hopeful that a lasting peace can be achieved in Sudan,” said Moussa Faki Mahamat, the African Union’s Chairman. “We urge all parties to continue working towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to ensure that the hopes and aspirations of the Sudanese people are realized.”
Meanwhile, human rights groups and the international community continue to call for an end to the violence and for those responsible for human rights violations to be held accountable.
The situation in Sudan remains uncertain, but the efforts to renew the ceasefire and pursue a lasting peace agreement are encouraging signs for the future of the country. As the international community continues to support the peace process, the people of Sudan remain hopeful that they will soon be able to live in a country free from violence and conflict.
