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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Samy Magdy

Sudan army, rival force under pressure to extend truce after mediators show impatience with breaches

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Sudan’s warring sides were under pressure Monday to extend a shaky cease-fire in their battle for control of the country, after two key international mediators signaled impatience with persistent truce violations.

In a joint statement Sunday, the United States and Saudi Arabia called out Sudan's military and its rival, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, for specific breaches of a week-long truce that is to expire Monday evening rather than issue another general appeal to respect agreements.

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