Sudan’s ruling council has received a new ceasefire proposal, reportedly carrying both American and Saudi input, and is preparing a response. The proposal was delivered by a senior US advisor on Arab and African affairs and discussed with Sudanese officials in Cairo. A major point of contention remains the withdrawal of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Simultaneously, the Sudanese army repelled an RSF attempt to establish a new supply route in Blue Nile state. In North Darfur, the army and its allies have launched a new campaign, while the RSF has regained control of Kalbus following a "tactical" withdrawal. The ongoing fighting demonstrates the challenges to achieving a lasting ceasefire in the region.