Sudan factions fail to agree on ceasefire, again
The outcome of the new round of Jeddah talks in Saudi Arabia means there is no guarantee that the warring sides will reach a peace deal soon.
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The outcome of the new round of Jeddah talks in Saudi Arabia means there is no guarantee that the warring sides will reach a peace deal soon.
Riyadh (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 - Sudan's warring parties have made no progress towards a ceasefire in their latest talks, instead reiterating past agreements to improve access to humanitarian aid, host Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week warned the RSF against what Washington called an “imminent large-scale attack” on North Darfur’s capital, where thousands were seeking refuge from fighting.
Talks convened by international parties have previously collapsed, making some sceptical about imminent peace in Sudan.
Talks between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) resumed in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah on Sunday several months after they were suspended. A joint statement from the facilitators: Saudi Arabia, the United States, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and the African Union said the talks sought to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance. They sought to establish ceasefires and implement confidence-building measures. They were also seeking to work towards achieving a permanent cessation of hostilities.