Sudan fighting resurges as UN envoy says ceasefire partly holding

British nationals, who have been evacuated from Sudan, arrive at the Larnaca International Airport, in Larnaca, Cyprus, April 25, 2023. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou

Fighting flared anew in Sudan late on Tuesday despite a ceasefire declaration by the warring factions, as a U.N. envoy said the truce was partially holding even though there was no sign that the two sides were ready for serious talks.

The Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire beginning on Tuesday after negotiations mediated by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.