Sudan: A truce of separation

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Mini Arko MinawiJanuary 17, 2026 at 10:35 AM

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Amidst the ongoing conflict in Sudan, a proposed humanitarian ceasefire is raising concerns about its potential impact on the country's unity. The proposal follows reports of genocide and ethnic cleansing by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in El-Fasher, Darfur, a city once known for its diversity. The timing of the ceasefire, after the alleged atrocities, is causing suspicion. Critics question whether the ceasefire is genuinely intended to alleviate suffering or if it serves a political agenda that could lead to the disintegration of Sudan. Humanitarian organizations have been operating in Sudan despite the conflict, making the current push for a ceasefire particularly questionable. The article suggests the proposal may be driven by motives beyond humanitarian concerns.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Ebrahim Hamid 30% al-Dabba 40% Darfur Region ×280% el-Fasher ×385% Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ×390% Sudan ×6100%

Keywords

sudan 100% humanitarian ceasefire 90% darfur 70% political unity 70% rsf 70% ethnic cleansing 60% humanitarian catastrophe 50% disintegration 50% el-fasher 50%