The United States and Saudi Arabia announced the suspension of Jeddah talks on Sudan. Washington imposed sanctions on Sudanese actors it said were perpetuating violence.
A U.S. Embassy in Khartoum said the decision was the result of repeated "grave violations" of the short-term ceasefire. The Saudi Foreign Ministry added that the violations have harmed civilians and the Sudanese people, and impede the delivery of humanitarian aid and the return of services. A source told Al Jazeera that the US sanctions do not affect much on the capabilities of the army.