A fragile hope for Sudan’s endless war evaporated Monday when the army dismissed a ceasefire proposal from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), deepening the divide in the nation’s brutal two-year conflict.
RSF’s Truce Offer
In a video message, RSF leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti) pledged a three-month halt to hostilities, paving the way for full peace negotiations. He called on global mediators to lean on the military for acceptance, framing the pause as a step toward democracy after the 2021 coup that derailed civilian rule.
Army’s Swift No
Sudan’s top general, Abdel-Fattah Burhan, shot it down almost instantly. He branded the mediators “biased,” accusing them of favoring the RSF in the power struggle that erupted in April 2023.
The Mediators in the Middle
The “Quad” group United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates has led stalled talks for months, aiming to revive Sudan’s post-coup transition to elections.
Burhan’s rejection signals growing distrust, with both sides digging in amid accusations of foreign favoritism.
The War’s Devastating Toll
Since the army and RSF once allies turned on each other, the fighting has:
- Killed at least 40,000
- Displaced over 14 million
- Sparked warnings of famine and genocide in Darfur
Aid agencies say the real numbers are far worse, with millions trapped without food or medicine.
As the Quad scrambles to salvage talks, Sudan’s people face another winter of bombs and blockades — and no end in sight.
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