Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Lawlessness Expands in Sudan; Will Cease Fire Hold?

 The Washington Post published on 18 April 2023 an article titled "Sudan Rivals Signal Cease-Fire after U.S. Convoy, Aid Workers Attacked" by Katharine Houreld, Ellen Francis and John Hudson. 

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said aid workers and a U.S. diplomatic convoy came under attack in Sudan.  A 24-hour cease fire reportedly will go into effect Tuesday evening.

Axios published on 18 April 2023 an article titled "US Convoy Attacked in Sudan, Blinken Says" by Barak Ravid.  

This more detailed account of the attack on the U.S. diplomatic convoy indicated it was conducted by the Rapid Support Forces.