Ceasefire Agreement in Sudan as RSF Acknowledges Humanitarian Crisis

Fri Nov 07 2025 09:19:12 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces have agreed to a humanitarian ceasefire amidst escalating humanitarian needs and international pressure. The agreement seeks to address the severe impact of the ongoing civil war.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have announced their agreement to a humanitarian ceasefire, facilitated by the US, following criticism for their role in the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis. With famine conditions reported in el-Fasher due to an 18-month siege, the RSF is under pressure to allow aid delivery. Although the Sudanese military-led government has yet to respond, they continue preparations to fight back against the RSF. The situation emphasizes a critical need for humanitarian assistance amidst rising tensions and international calls for action.

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has agreed to a proposal from the US for a humanitarian ceasefire, the group said on Thursday.

The Sudanese military-led government has not yet responded. The RSF issued the statement after seizing the city of el-Fasher in the western Darfur region.

Their 18-month siege blocked humanitarian aid despite repeated UN appeals, causing starvation among residents unable to flee. A UN-backed global hunger monitor has confirmed famine conditions in the city.

The RSF has been facing an international backlash over reports of mass killings by its foot soldiers, which it has denied. But it has admitted violations were committed by individuals and arrested some.

Civil war broke out between Sudan's army and the RSF in April 2023. Both parties have agreed to various ceasefire proposals during the war, though none have stuck.

In September, the US along with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt proposed a three-month humanitarian truce, followed by a permanent ceasefire and a transition to civilian rule.

The RSF's statement said it had agreed to enter the truce proposed by the four countries in order to address the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of the war and to allow the urgent delivery of aid.

More than 60,000 people have fled el-Fasher, which was captured by the RSF at the end of last month, the UN refugee agency said. There were reports of systematic killings as the group's fighters took control of the city.

The situation remains fluid, and the international community continues to monitor developments closely.