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Sudanese paramilitaries announce a 72-hour extension of the ceasefire from midnight

Sudanese paramilitaries announce a 72-hour extension of the ceasefire from midnight

30 Apr. (EUROPE PRESS) –

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have announced this Sunday that they will extend the ceasefire in force in their combats against the Sudanese Army for 72 hours with an extension that will begin this coming midnight.

“In response to international, regional and local appeals, we announce the extension of the humanitarian truce for 72 hours, starting tonight,” the armed group announced on its Twitter account.

This decision takes place “in order to open humanitarian corridors, facilitate the movement of citizens and residents, and allow them to meet their needs and reach safe areas,” they have made known on their Twitter account.

The Sudanese Army has not yet ruled on this announcement.

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