Sudanese army, paramilitaries agree to one-week ceasefire starting Monday. Ceasefire "could be extended with the agreement of both parties," says U.S.
State Department. The two parties have "agreed to facilitate the delivery and distribution of humanitarian aid, restore essential services and withdraw troops from hospitals and essential public infrastructure," says statement from U. S. and Saudi Arabia. The truce is expected to last for one week, according to a joint statement from the two countries.