According to Blinken, the announcement comes after two days of US-led negotiations between the Sudanese army and RSF forces. The ceasefire is also confirmed by RSF, Reuters reports. Several previous agreements to lay down arms temporarily have been broken.

In a statement from Antony Blinken, he announces that the United States is also working to get a permanent ceasefire. A committee on the initiative of the United States made up of both regional and international actors will work together to end the fighting, according to the foreign minister.

Tens of thousands have fled

At least 427 people have died and tens of thousands of people have fled the country since fighting broke out on 15 April. Sweden and other countries are now evacuating citizens on site in Sudan and Sweden has carried out two flights out of the country, Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M) told Aktuellt on Monday evening.

On Tuesday, the UN Security Council has planned to have a meeting in response to the unrest.

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Hear Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M) about the Swedish mission.