The leader of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), has declared a unilateral ceasefire in the conflict with the Sudanese army.
The ceasefire is scheduled to begin today, coinciding with the Muslim holiday of Eid-al-Adha, which starts on Wednesday.
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In an audio recording broadcast on Al Arabiya television, Hemedti announced the temporary pause in the conflict, stating that it would be in effect on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Notably, Hemedti also expressed condemnation for the abuses committed against civilians, including those carried out by his own forces.
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The RSF has faced accusations of involvement in violations in the Darfur region.