Sudan declares 72-hour ceasefire, seeks funding for humanitarian crisis

Sudan's warring factions agreed to stop fighting for 72 hours after two months of conflict that killed thousands.
The truce was brokered by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia ahead of a conference to raise money for aid.
More than 3,000 people died and over 6,000 were injured in two months of fighting that displaced over 2 million.
Sudan needs $3 billion in aid to help over 24 million people, including 100,000 children with severe malnutrition.
The ceasefire banned attacks, military flights, artillery and resupplying troops but came after intensified airstrikes killed 17 civilians.