Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced a unilateral humanitarian ceasefire on Monday that will last three months. The move comes days after Sudanese military leader Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan rejected an internationally mediated ceasefire proposal.
RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, said the decision reflects national responsibility and responds to international diplomatic efforts, including initiatives by former U.S. President Donald Trump and the governments of the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates.
Hemedti said the ceasefire aims to stop fighting, protect civilians, ensure delivery of humanitarian aid, and create a framework for international monitoring. The RSF also pledged to facilitate humanitarian operations, support medical personnel, and protect aid facilities.
Gen. al-Burhan criticized the ceasefire plan, saying it would weaken the Sudanese Armed Forces and legitimize the RSF’s presence in contested areas. He also accused U.S. envoy Massad Boulos of speaking on behalf of the UAE, which he called a supporter of the RSF.
The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces over control of key regions and resources.
