Saudi Arabia, US Urge Sudanese Generals To Adhere To Armistice

KHARTOUM – Arab Saudi and United States of America (US) reaffirmed the importance of the ceasefire signed by the warring parties in Sudan . The Saudis and the US urged the generals to stick to their commitments.

“The Saudi and US facilitators noted with concern that neither side adhered to its commitment not to seek military advantage during the 48-hour period after the agreement was signed and before it entered into force,” the Saudi Foreign Ministry statement said, as quoted by Arab News, Tuesday (23/5). /2023).

Sporadic artillery fire is reportedly still echoing in the Sudanese capital, despite the ceasefire signed on May 20, 2023 in Jeddah. However, residents in Khartoum said the fighting had died down.

“While the fighting in Khartoum appears to have been less intense than in recent days, the facilitators presented the parties with reports indicating that both sides violated the Agreement,” the statement continued.

“That includes reported offensive operations in Khartoum and El-Obeid, airstrikes, and use of artillery,” he added.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday warned the warring sides to abide by the latest ceasefire or face possible sanctions.

“If the ceasefire is violated, we will know and we will hold the violators accountable through sanctions and other means,” Blinken said.