New Sudan ceasefire agreed
Sudan's opposing generals have agreed to conduct peace talks in South Sudan.
Fighting is continuing in various parts of Sudan. The army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo of the rival paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces have agreed to a seven-day ceasefire starting on Thursday. They have also agreed to peace talks in neighbouring South Sudan.
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(Picture: Smoke rises as clashes continue in Khartoum, Sudan. Credit: Ahmed Satti/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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