War News Updates: Sudan Civil War -- News Updates April 25, 2023

Axios: Warring generals in Sudan agree to 72-hour cease-fire, Blinken says

Secretary of State Tony Blinken announced on Monday that the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces have agreed to a 72-hour cease-fire beginning at midnight local time.

The big picture: Previous attempts at a temporary cease-fire have failed. But there are hopes among the international community that if a truce can be implemented and holds, it can be the basis for negotiations for a permanent end to the fighting.

Behind the scenes: The U.S. gave the two warring parties in Sudan a new proposal for a cease-fire plan on Sunday, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the proposal.

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Sudan Civil War -- News Updates April 25, 2023

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