G7 urges halt to attacks in Sudan's El-Obeid, calls for wider arms embargo

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The G7 foreign ministers and the EU's foreign policy chief have called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Sudan's El-Obeid. They urge all parties, including the Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese army, to halt attacks, allow humanitarian aid access, and engage in peace talks to prevent further civilian harm.

BERLIN, July 15 (Reuters) - G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief on Wednesday urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to stop all actions that could lead to further atrocities or endanger civilians in El-Obeid. They also called on all parties, including the Sudanese army, to cease hostilities, allow aid access and engage in good-faith talks.