Egypt's Sisi pledges 'continued support' for Sudan’s army chief

According to a statement from President Sisi’s office, the Egyptian leader has pledged his "continued support" to the military in war-torn Sudan during a meeting with the country's army chief. The statement went on to say that Sisi called for "a ceasefire and sparing the blood of Sudanese brothers" during talks with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.  The conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces has been ongoing for over 18 months.  The war has also resulted in the death of tens of thousands and the displacement of more than 11 million with 3.1 million sheltering beyond the country's borders, according to the United Nations.