Sudanese factions agree to protect civilians, but fighting continues.

Sudan's warring parties have signed a deal to protect civilians, allowing safe passage for people leaving battle zones, protecting relief workers and not using civilians as human shields. However, they did not agree to pause the fighting. The talks have been mediated by the US and Saudi Arabia, with both sides committing to let in badly needed humanitarian assistance. The conflicting parties are still discussing a proposal for a truce and a mechanism to monitor it. The conflict erupted in mid-April when the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) refused to be integrated into Sudan's army under a planned transition to civilian rule.