The Trilateral Mechanism calls for another 72hr ceasefire in Sudan

Addis Ababa, April 30, 2023 (FBC) – The Trilateral Mechanism (AU, IGAD, and the UN) called on Generals Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Daglo “Hemedti” to agree to another extension of the 72-hour ceasefire and ensure its full implementation by the SAF and the RSF.

“As the people of Sudan urgently need a humanitarian pause, the Trilateral Mechanism urges the parties to the conflict to respect the ceasefire, to protect civilians and to refrain from attacks on civilian populated areas, schools, and healthcare facilities”, stated the statement issued today by the Trilateral Mechanism on Ceasefire.

It further called on all parties to remind their fighters of their obligations under international law.

The statement stressed that this ceasefire would also pave the way for talks between both sides towards the establishment of a permanent cessation of hostilities.

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