Sudan's rivals agree to protect civilians

Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have signed a declaration of commitment to protect civilians amid their ongoing conflict.

In a teleconference briefing on Thursday, senior US State Department officials said representatives from the warring sides signed the agreement in Jeddah on guidelines to create secure conditions for humanitarian assistance delivery and restore essential services like electricity and water.

This is in addition to arranging for the withdrawal of security forces from hospitals and clinics as well as allowing the respectful burial of the dead.