Egypt launches fresh bid to halt fighting between Sudan's warring factions

Egypt on Thursday launched a fresh attempt to halt fighting between Sudan's warring factions and contain the humanitarian crisis it has unleashed, according to Reuters.

Egypt used a summit of neighbouring African nations to try to revive international efforts to contain Sudan’s war.

The leaders of Sudan's seven neighbours in a joint statement called on the warring parties to commit to a ceasefire, appealed to regional states not to interfere in the conflict, and agreed to facilitate delivery of aid.

They also warned of the possibility of Sudan's fragmentation or "descent into chaos that could lead to the spread of terrorism and organised crime," and called on the international community to meet aid pledges made last month.

The fighting in Sudan began in mid-April over a power struggle between army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and his former deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, who commands the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The International Organization for Migration says nearly three million people have been displaced by Sudan's fighting, among them almost 700,000 who have fled to neighboring countries, especially Chad and Egypt.

The United Nations, the Arab League and many countries in the world have already urged the opposing sides to show restraint and engage in dialog to end the hostilities.

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