Sudan’s Military Ceasefire Deal Highlights Fragile Peace Amid Ongoing Conflict

The fragile promise of peace in war-torn Sudan has once again surfaced with the Sudanese military's acceptance of a United Nations proposal for a one-week ceasefire in El Fasher. This nominal truce aims to facilitate vital humanitarian aid deliveries amid an ongoing conflict that has already displaced millions and cost tens of thousands of lives. On Friday, Sudan’s military leader General Abdel-Fattah Burhan agreed to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ request for a ceasefire in the North Darfur provincial capital. While this might sound like progress, it is crucial to understand what such agreements truly represent on the ground. The...