Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has agreed to a proposal from the US for a humanitarian ceasefire, the group said on Thursday.
The RSF's announcement comes after the capture of the city of el-Fasher and amidst widespread famine in the region due to an 18-month siege that has blocked humanitarian aid.
Despite the RSF's proposal, the military-led government has not yet responded, which casts doubt on the potential for a stable truce.
The RSF's operations have drawn international criticism following reports of mass killings, although they have acknowledged that violations were committed by some of their fighters.
Since the outbreak of civil war between Sudan's army and the RSF in April 2023, various ceasefire attempts have failed.
The RSF's new ceasefire comes as millions in Sudan face acute food shortages, a crisis the UN deems the worst globally. The RSF has stated that the truce aims to provide urgent aid and seek a comprehensive peace settlement.
Reports indicate that more than 60,000 people have already fled el-Fasher amidst the violence, and humanitarian organizations are warning that community resources providing food are on the brink of collapse.
This situation remains fluid, with international agencies closely monitoring for further developments in the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by ongoing hostilities.
