OIC, Arab League call for a ceasefire in Sudan

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) voiced deep concerns over the fighting in several Sudanese cities between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces.

OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha called for an immediate ceasefire, resuming dialogue and resorting to the voice of reason.

He expressed confidence in the wisdom of the Sudanese people and leadership and their ability to overcome this crisis through negotiation and dialogue.

The Arab League voiced deep concerns over the current clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in the capital, Khartoum, and other areas.

In a statement, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit urged the warring parties to preserve the security and safety of Sudanese civilians in the fighting areas and throughout the country, calling for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the bloodshed.

Source: Bahrain News Agency