The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces agreed to extend the truce in the country for an additional 72 hours, in response to US-Saudi efforts. Despite the two parties announcing their agreement to the armistice several times previously, the clashes continue between them, amid mutual accusations of violating it.
On Sunday evening, the Sudanese army announced its agreement to extend the truce in the country for an additional 72 hours, in response to US-Saudi efforts.
The army said in a statement: "Based on the efforts of the American-Saudi mediation request, the armed forces agreed to extend the truce for a period of 72 hours, to start from the end of the current truce period."
He added, "Although we have monitored the intentions of the rebels (meaning the Rapid Support Forces) to try to attack some sites (we) hope that the rebels will abide by the requirements of implementing the armistice, with our full readiness to deal with any violations."
Earlier Sunday, the Rapid Support Forces announced the extension of the humanitarian truce for a period of 72 hours, midnight Sunday/Monday.
"In response to international, regional and local calls, we announce the extension of the humanitarian truce for 72 hours, starting from midnight tonight, in order to open humanitarian corridors, facilitate the movement of citizens and residents, and enable them to fulfill their needs and reach safe areas," the "Rapid Support" said in a statement.
And she added, "We renew our strict commitment to the declared humanitarian armistice and the complete ceasefire, despite the continuous violations by the coup forces (the army), the shadow brigades, and the extremist remnants of the defunct regime (supporters of the regime of former President Omar al-Bashir)," according to the statement.
Despite the fact that the army and the Rapid Support Forces announced their agreement to the armistice several times before, the clashes between them continue, amid mutual accusations of violating it.
Since April 15, a number of Sudanese states have witnessed large-scale clashes between the army, led by Al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces, led by Hamidti, in which the two sides exchange accusations of being responsible for the outbreak, after forces affiliated with each went to control centers belonging to the other.
The "Quick Support" forces were established in 2013 to support government forces in their fight against the rebel armed movements in the Darfur region (west), and then assumed some tasks, including combating illegal immigration across borders and preserving the country's security.
Return of South Africans evacuated from Sudan
Hugs, cries, badly repressed tears, and smiles, at Oliver Tambo airport in Johannesburg on Saturday, South Africans went through these emotions as they welcomed their loved ones evacuated from Sudan.
Returning safe and sound to the fold after nights under bombs and heavy weapons fire, was not a foregone conclusion. The violence in Sudan has already killed more than 500 people.
"It's very hard, I can't believe it and I can't even speak right now, because she's crying and she's making me cry too, I'm really sorry. '', explains Mandla Hlomuka Ngidi , father whose daughter was evacuated from Sudan.
Again repeated in this other corner of the arrivals hall. South African Jacky Mampana working in Sudan can only savor the peace found back home.
“It's very good, it's good to be safe, it's good not to have to worry about bombs, it was very hard on that side. African.
More than 50 South Africans have returned to their country. They were welcomed by the South African Minister for International Relations.
“We just want South Africa to be reassured because we have all been waiting for your return, and we are absolutely happy that you were able to return home safely,” Naledi Pandor said.
There was indeed a great risk of remaining stuck in the Sudanese quagmire. The fighting escalated in violence on Sunday. The belligerents having ignored the three-day truce concluded on Thursday.
Togo: Faure Gnassingbé's reaction to terrorism
terror attacks in northern Togo killed 140 people. This was revealed by the Togolese president in an interview on Thursday.
Faure Gnassingbé spoke as part of the 63rd anniversary of his country's independence. He accuses the Islamic State.
"This attack is a form of war, because you know the peaceful side of the Togolese, our desire has always been to live on good terms with our neighbors and to welcome those who come to us with great hospitality and kindness. But we have an obligation to defend our country,” said the Togolese president.
Togo is a victim of the extension of the terror threat from Mali and Burkina Faso.
"Since this attack, we have paid a heavy price, in particular the defense and security forces who have lost around forty men and unfortunately civilian victims too, a hundred civilian victims in our country," explains Faure Gnassingbé.
Among the victims are at least 50% Togolese, Faure Gnassingbé said. Faced with these losses, Togo is trying to prepare the response. A replica based on three aspects.
"In the face of this, we implemented a three-pronged strategy. The first, of course, is to defend ourselves with arms, because our men are attacked, our men are killed. We launched the operation Koundjoaré, who changed our posture. It was first a preventive posture, then a defensive posture and now, from time to time, we are also on the offensive"; says the Togolese president.
For Lomé, victory also involves de-radicalization or the prevention of radicalization. In order to deprive terrorists of young people used as fighters.
Earlier this month, Togo's parliament voted to extend the state of emergency in the north of the country, a move that allows security forces and local authorities to take urgent action to counter threats from militant groups .
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