Khartoum, Sudan — November 23, 2025:
The conflict in Sudan intensified on Monday as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced their willingness to implement a humanitarian ceasefire in the Darfur region, even as the Sudanese army signaled it would continue combat operations.
The RSF’s statement came shortly after its forces claimed control over El Fasher, a strategic stronghold and one of the last major cities previously held by the army in Darfur. The group said the ceasefire was intended to ease civilian suffering and facilitate humanitarian access amid a rapidly worsening crisis.
However, Sudan’s military leadership rejected any immediate halt to operations, asserting that the RSF’s recent gains had heightened national security concerns. Officials declared that military action would continue until “all threats are neutralized.”
The contradictory positions emerge as international mediators — including the United Nations, African Union, and regional partners — increase pressure on both sides to commit to peace talks. Diplomats caution that the fall of El Fasher may further destabilize Darfur and trigger a deeper humanitarian disaster.
Global observers continue urging Sudan’s warring factions to engage in sustained negotiations to protect civilians and prevent the conflict from escalating beyond control.
