Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has declared a unilateral three-month humanitarian truce, just a day after the army rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal from the Quad mediators. The RSF framed its decision as a response to international pressure, including initiatives from President Donald Trump and regional partners. Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan dismissed the US plan as the “worst yet,” accusing it of bias and of favoring the RSF, while also criticizing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its alleged role in the conflict. In response, the UAE had criticized al-Burhan for dismissing the plan and accusing Washington of siding with Abu Dhabi. As rival commanders trade accusations and political divisions deepen, the conflict continues to fuel a worsening humanitarian crisis—particularly in Darfur and across the border in Chad.
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