But there were early signs that both sides remain unwilling to make compromises to end the bloodshed. The warring sides have previously said they will only discuss a humanitarian truce and not an end to the fighting. Prior to the fighting, Hemedti had been taking steps like moving closer to a civilian party that suggest he has big political plans. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan was travelling to Saudi Arabia for talks with Saudi leaders. The fighting has also impacted vital infrastructure and caused the closure of most hospitals in conflict areas.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 06, 2023 15:32 UTC