Mediators Saudi Arabia and the United States have announced that Sudan's warring sides have agreed to a nationwide ceasefire for 24 hours starting early on Saturday.&nbsp; Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry said in a Twitter post that the ceasefire will begin at 6 am local time.&nbsp; The agreement marks the latest in several failed attempts to stop weeks of fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group.<br />'' &nbsp;<br />'' The ministry's statement said the two sides agreed to refrain from seeking military advantage during the 24-hour period, as well as from prohibited movements, attacks, use of aircraft or drones, aerial bombardment, artillery strikes, reinforcement of positions and resupply of forces.&nbsp;They also agreed to allow the unimpeded movement and delivery of humanitarian assistance throughout the country, it added.
News On AIR | June 9, 2023 7:24 PM
Saudi Arabia and US announces 24 hours Sudan ceasefire from early Saturday