Sudan's Warring Factions Agree To A 72-hour Nationwide Ceasefire - Blinken

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Following intense negotiations, the SAF and RSF have agreed to implement and uphold a 72-hour nationwide ceasefire starting midnight, April 24.We welcome their commitment to work with partners and stakeholders for permanent cessation of hostilities and humanitarian arrangements.

Antony John Blinken, US Secretary of State

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