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Added on the 22/05/2023 08:44:06 - Copyright : Euronews EN
Fighting continues in Sudan in spite of a second declared ceasefire agreement. Millions of people have been trapped in their homes since the violence broke out almost a week ago between warring military groups. The two rival generals had apparently agreed to temporarily halt the fighting so humanitarian aid could get to those who need it but sporadic fighting continued across the country. FRANCE 24's Camille Knight tells us more.
Sudan's armed forces on Wednesday accused the rival Rapid Support Forces of failing to implement an internationally brokered truce for humanitarian purposes, leading to the continuation of fighting for a fifth day.
There is reason to be optimistic that the latest ceasefire will hold in Sudan, according to Andreas Krieg, a senior lecturer at the School of Security Studies at King's College London. He says that this time around there is a clear framework in place for the ceasefire, which comes into effect this evening, with an international oversight committee to oversee it. However, he warns that if the truce holds, it is for humanitarian reasons only, and it does not provide as yet any concrete basis for longer-term peace talks. He spoke to us in Perspective.
Smoke billows over south Khartoum after more than a month of deadly fighting between forces loyal to two rival generals. Since April 15, hundreds have died and more than one million have been displaced amid the conflict between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. IMAGES
The United Nations said Wednesday that $3.03 billion would be needed to provide urgent aid to people in conflict-ravaged Sudan and to over one million expected to flee into neighbouring countries this year. Meanwhile, fighting on the ground has continued, with civilians often the target, reports France 24's correspondent Bastien Renouil.
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