The Sudanese capital of Khartoum witnessed renewed violence as explosions echoed near military installations and power stations, despite the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announcing their willingness to agree to a humanitarian ceasefire. Residents reported being awakened by the sounds of drones and blasts in the early hours of Friday, signaling a potential breach of the proposed truce. The RSF, a paramilitary group, has not commented on these incidents, while Sudan’s military-led government expressed skepticism about the ceasefire, citing the RSF’s history of disregarding such agreements. The ongoing civil war, which began in April 2023, has claimed at least 150,000 lives and displaced 12 million people, with famine conditions now spreading in conflict zones. The RSF recently consolidated its control over el-Fasher, a strategic city in Darfur, which could strengthen its position in future negotiations. However, the group faces international condemnation over allegations of mass killings and sexual violence during the city’s fall. The ceasefire proposal, backed by the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, includes plans for a permanent truce and a transition to civilian rule, but Sudan’s government has rejected foreign interference and accused the UAE of supporting the RSF. UN experts have deemed these accusations credible, though the UAE denies involvement. As the conflict continues, the prospects for lasting peace remain uncertain.