Sudan’s warring sides are complying better with a ceasefire, monitors Saudi Arabia and the US said yesterday, despite reports of sporadic fighting in Khartoum and elsewhere.
The army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began a seven-day truce last Monday intended to allow access to aid and services after battles since mid-April that have killed hundreds and created a refugee crisis.
Despite a drop in fighting, there have still been reports throughout the week of clashes, artillery fire and airstrikes.
“Although there was observed use of military aircraft and isolated gunfire in Khartoum, the situation improved from May 24 when the ceasefire monitoring mechanism detected significant breaches of the agreement,” a Saudi-US statement said.
Saudi and US representatives “cautioned the parties against further violations and implored them to improve respect for the ceasefire on May 25, which they did,” it added.
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