Pope Francis on Sunday called on Sudan’s warring factions to lay down their arms, expressing concern over the country’s continuous bloodshed and deteriorating humanitarian situation.

The pope’s call comes only a day after the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces agreed to a seven-day cease-fire, which is set to go into effect Monday evening.

Since the fighting began on April 15, there have been multiple cease-fire agreements, all of which have failed.

“It’s sad that a month after the explosion of violence in Sudan, the situation continues to be grave,” Pope told the those who’d gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his weekly appearance.

Pope Francis further appealed to thr Sudanese army and rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, RSF, to “Please, let’s not get used to conflicts and violence, and let’s not get used to war, please.” He said.

i-News Nigeria reported that Saudi Arabia and United States brokered the latest ceasefire agreement that is expected to start on Monday.

The upcoming truce between the fighting forces hopes to facilitate the “delivery of emergency humanitarian assistance and restoration of essential services.” The cease-fire could be extended if both sides reach a consensus.

To prevent the new ceasefire accord from collapsing, negotiators said the truce will be enforced by the U.S.-Saudi and international-supported monitoring mechanisms.

The fighting between the Sudanese army and rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has displaced about 1.1 million people internally and into neighbouring countries.

No fewer than 705 people have been killed and at least 5,287 injured, according to the World Health Organization.