<p>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for a ceasefire of "at least three days" in Sudan over Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.</p>.<p>"We are living a very important moment in the Muslim calendar. I think this is the right moment for a ceasefire to hold," Guterres told reporters, adding: "We have been in contact with the parties, we believe it is possible."</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/us-deploying-forces-for-possible-sudan-embassy-evacuation-1211481.html" target="_blank">US deploying forces for possible Sudan embassy evacuation</a></strong><br /><br />The pause would "allow civilians trapped in conflict zones to escape and to seek medical treatment, food and other essential supplies," Guterres added.</p>.<p>More than 300 people have been killed since the fighting erupted Saturday between forces loyal to Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who commands the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).</p>.<p>The Eid ceasefire "must be the first step in providing respite from the fighting and paving the way for a permanent ceasefire," Guterres said.</p>.<p>"This ceasefire is absolutely crucial at the present moment," he added.</p>.<p>Some of the fiercest battles have taken place in the capital Khartoum, a city home to five million people, most of whom have been cloistered in their homes without electricity, food and water.</p>.<p>"The cessation of hostilities must be followed by serious dialogue allowing for the successful transition</p>
<p>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for a ceasefire of "at least three days" in Sudan over Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.</p>.<p>"We are living a very important moment in the Muslim calendar. I think this is the right moment for a ceasefire to hold," Guterres told reporters, adding: "We have been in contact with the parties, we believe it is possible."</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/us-deploying-forces-for-possible-sudan-embassy-evacuation-1211481.html" target="_blank">US deploying forces for possible Sudan embassy evacuation</a></strong><br /><br />The pause would "allow civilians trapped in conflict zones to escape and to seek medical treatment, food and other essential supplies," Guterres added.</p>.<p>More than 300 people have been killed since the fighting erupted Saturday between forces loyal to Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who commands the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).</p>.<p>The Eid ceasefire "must be the first step in providing respite from the fighting and paving the way for a permanent ceasefire," Guterres said.</p>.<p>"This ceasefire is absolutely crucial at the present moment," he added.</p>.<p>Some of the fiercest battles have taken place in the capital Khartoum, a city home to five million people, most of whom have been cloistered in their homes without electricity, food and water.</p>.<p>"The cessation of hostilities must be followed by serious dialogue allowing for the successful transition</p>