In a significant development in Sudan’s protracted conflict, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced on Thursday their acceptance of a humanitarian truce proposal put forward by international mediators. This announcement comes shortly after the RSF seized control of El Fasher, the last major stronghold of the Sudanese army in the western Darfur region. The capture of El Fasher marks a pivotal moment in the two-year-long war, effectively consolidating the RSF’s dominance over all five state capitals in Darfur. The RSF stated that the truce aims to address the severe humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict, protect civilians, and facilitate the delivery of urgent aid. The proposal, backed by the Quad countries—the United States, Egypt, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia—has yet to receive a response from the Sudanese government. Earlier in the day, army chief Abdel Fattah Al Burhan vowed to continue the fight, emphasizing his commitment to defeating the RSF and avenging the losses suffered by his forces. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has divided Sudan along geographical lines, with the RSF controlling Darfur and parts of the south, while the army retains the north, east, and central regions. The mediators’ proposal, details of which remain undisclosed, is expected to include provisions for a temporary ceasefire, a permanent cessation of hostilities, and a transition to civilian governance.