Blinken discusses need to end Sudan war with army chief

Sudan has descended into crisis since the war between the army led by Gen Al Burhan, the country's de facto leader, and the Rapid Support Forces, commanded by his former ally Gen Mohamed Dagalo, began in April last year. Saudi Arabia was expected to host a round of peace talks earlier this month in Jeddah. However, Gen Al Burhan has said there will be no peace in Sudan until the military defeats the RSF, throwing any chances of a resumption of ceasefire talks into doubt (Read more at The National).