Sudan's military ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has said the talks taking place in Saudi Arabia with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) will have no benefit without a ceasefire.<br />''<br />''Al-Burhan's remarks come as warring factions hold talks in Jeddah in a bid to end the bloodshed that has killed hundreds and triggered a mass exodus.<br />''<br />''The United States backed talks began on Saturday between the army and the rival paramilitary RSF.<br />''<br />''No progress has been reported so far on the talks, which have focused on the possibility of introducing a lasting ceasefire.