Sudan’s RSF declares three-month ceasefire amid backlash over civilian attacks
On Sunday, Sudan's military leader, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, dismissed the US-led ceasefire proposal, accusing the Quad of taking sides and presenting an offer he says undermines the national army while favouring the RSF.
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) chief General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo has announced that his troops have entered a three-month humanitarian ceasefire, following international pressure to end the country's ongoing conflict.
The late Monday announcement came days after US President Donald Trump said he would step in to help drive diplomatic efforts to stop the conflict, which has caused mass deaths and displacement.
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The ceasefire deal had been proposed earlier this month by the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, collectively known as the Quad, which also called for direct peace talks between the RSF and the Sudanese army after the pause in fighting.
The RSF had previously indicated its acceptance of the Quad proposal, but soon after launched drone attacks on army positions, raising doubts over whether the group would fully adhere to the agreement.
"In response to international efforts, chiefly that of His Excellency US President Donald Trump... I announce a humanitarian ceasefire including a cessation of hostilities for three months," Dagalo said in a speech on Monday, according to Reuters.
"We hope the Quad countries will play their role in pushing the other side to engage with this step," he added.
His remarks come as the RSF faces mounting criticism for mass killings of civilians following its capture of El Fasher in late October.
On Sunday, Sudan's military leader, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, dismissed the US-led ceasefire proposal, accusing the Quad of taking sides and presenting an offer he says undermines the national army while favouring the RSF.
According to Burhan, the proposal sidelines the Sudanese military, dismantles vital security bodies and allows RSF forces to retain control of areas they currently hold.
"The paper presented by the Quad through US Adviser Massad Boulos... is considered the worst paper to be presented, as it nullifies the existence of the Armed Forces, demands the dissolution of all security agencies, and maintains the rebellious militia in its positions," Burhan said on Sunday.
Burhan also criticised Boulos for allegedly trying to pressure the military and warned that the mediation risks losing credibility, while questioning the UAE's role in the Quad amid repeated reports linking it to the RSF.
"We are not warmongers and do not reject peace, but no one can threaten us or dictate conditions to us," said Burhan.
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