Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said it was open to a long-term ceasefire with the army and presented its vision for a “Sudan Reborn”, an initiative that could revive efforts to hold direct talks between the warring parties. The statement came as fighting between the RSF and the army enters its 20th week with no side claiming victory while millions have been driven from their homes in the capital and other cities, Reuters reports.
A joint statement by 17 Sudanese media groups made “a comprehensive plea to safeguard the role of journalism in crisis reporting, hold perpetrators accountable, and work towards a future where media remains a cornerstone of a democratic Sudanese society.” The initiative prompted wide reaction, including the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and a leader of the Arab Socialist Baath Party.
“Today’s statement stands as a comprehensive plea to safeguard the role of journalism in crisis reporting, hold perpetrators accountable, and work towards a future where media remains a cornerstone of a democratic Sudanese society,” said the signatories, including Dabanga, a partner of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED).
The Sudanese capital, Khartoum, looks like a war zone these days, as two generals and their armies fight for control of one country, Al Jazeera reports (above). Both are pushing their narratives on social media and jostling for command of the state-run airwaves.
