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Unsettling Developments in Khartoum: Lack of Commitment and a Fractured Army

  Recent events in the capital city of Khartoum have raised serious concerns about the commitment to peace and stability in Sudan. The arrival of military reinforcements, including armored vehicles and heavy weapons, aimed at clashing with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and ending their control, has highlighted the lack of seriousness in Al-Burhan's commitment to the agreement signed in the Jeddah negotiations. Furthermore, this development has brought to light the violation of the agreed armistice, including the ceasefire and the opening of safe passages for providing humanitarian aid. These troubling occurrences indicate a lack of unified command within the Sudanese army, further complicating the path to lasting peace. The influx of military reinforcements to Khartoum underscores a lack of sincerity in upholding the agreements reached during the Jeddah negotiations. These agreements were intended to foster peace and stability, but the recent clashes with the RSF indicate a deviat...

Major Updates: Power struggle in Sudan enters third week, death toll tops 500

    A deadly conflict has been raging in Sudan since April 15, with no effective end in view. At least 512 people have been killed and almost 4,200 injured to different severities. Scores of people are still trapped in their houses amid no electricity and depleting supplies of food and water. A number of countries are constantly monitoring the situation there, while calling on all parties involved to get back on the political track. If you have been looking for the latest updates on the crisis, this post is appropriate for you.  Read on for the updates. 1.        Despite the announcement of a 72-hour ceasefire extension on Friday, there is still no break in the fighting. The Sudanese army and its rival, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), accuse each other of violating the extended truce. 2.        According to the US Embassy in Khartoum, the Department of State has urged American citizens to avoid areas near the Wadi ...