New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- KHARTOUM, Sudan - On the 956th day of Sudan's brutal civil war, the United States intensified its diplomatic push, urging the country's warring factions to accept a ceasefire plan without alterations. The call comes as fighting escalates across Khartoum and other strategic regions, threatening to worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis that has displaced hundreds of thousands and left millions dependent on aid.

The US State Department emphasized that unaltered acceptance of the ceasefire framework is critical to prevent further bloodshed. Officials warned that any deviation from the proposed terms could derail international mediation efforts and exacerbate tensions in a conflict that has drawn in regional powers ...