auschwitz. sudan s rival generals have agreed on a 24 hour ceasefire after four days of intense fighting in the capital khartoum and other towns. that cease fire expected to start right now, local time. we are keeping our eyes on the ground they are to see if it actually kicks in, but certainly in the run up to this announcement, eventually to downs army confirming that cease fire. originally we heard it from the rebel forces, but the time was right now six o clock local time. so we will keep an eye on that. that is so crucial. we have heard earlierfrom the head of the army. the head of the rival rapid support forces, general mohamed hamdan dagalo, said, he had approved the ceasefire, to ensure the evacuation of wounded civilians. these are the latest pictures pictures from the capital, khartoum. that s what they are getting a break from after four days. those are pictures from a little earlier. those are pictures from a little earlier. at least 180 people have been killed so
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