WASHINGTON: Sudan's warring parties signed a commitment late on Thursday (May 11) to humanitarian principles in their spiralling conflict but did not yet reach a ceasefire in talks described by US diplomats as difficult. Representatives of the army and paramilitary forces, whose nearly one month of fightin
WASHINGTON: Sudan's warring parties signed a commitment late on Thursday to humanitarian principles in their spiralling conflict but did not yet reach a ceasefire in talks described by US diplomats as difficult.
The declaration calls for the restoration of electricity, water and other basic services, the withdrawal of security forces from hospitals and"respectful burial" of the dead. "We are hopeful, cautiously, that their willingness to sign this document will create some momentum that will force them to create the space" to bring in relief supplies, she said.At least 18 humanitarian workers have been killed since the war started on Apr 15.
But, he added that the length of time spent in brokering the first step would at least make the ceasefire more"effective" if reached. The United States brokered a temporary truce and threatened sanctions on the warring parties last week after it expired.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sudan warring sides sign commitment to humanitarian rules: USTalks are still ongoing on reaching a ceasefire after about a month of fighting. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Battles shake Sudan's capital as power struggle escalatesDelegations of rival military factions continued talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at securing a ceasefire. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Great balls of fire! 'Rocket debris' lights up Japan nightTOKYO — Fiery streaks of light across the night sky over southern Japan may have been caused by space debris from a rocket launched by China, Japanese officials said Thursday (May 10).
Read more »
Top US, China officials meet in Vienna for 'candid' talksWASHINGTON: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi met in Vienna this week, Washington and Beijing announced on Thursday (May 11), as the two powers seek to maintain communication amid soaring tensions, especially over Taiwan. The two held eight hours of talks stretchin
Read more »
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on May 10, 2023You are reading the Morning Briefing newsletter. Get the news that prepares you for the day ahead, delivered to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Morning Digest, May 10 - Singapore NewsTrending stories while you were asleep
Read more »