Sudan’s ruling junta has expressed its stance in ongoing U.S sponsored peace talks aimed at resolving the nation’s civil war.
The civil war, rooted in power struggles between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), began in April 2023 after failed negotiations to integrate the RSF into the national military. This conflict has devastated the nation, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis, economic collapse, and ongoing political instability.
According to reports, the U.S on Sunday assured the military-backed government that discussions would focus on implementing the existing Jeddah Agreement, signed in May, to facilitate humanitarian action to meet the needs of civilians.
It also said the government should be represented by all its components – not just the military – and rejected the participation of any new observers or facilitators.
The US has reportedly described the talks as primarily military in nature, aimed at achieving a ceasefire and facilitating humanitarian aid.
The army’s refusal to arrive at an amicable conclusion with the RSF raises concerns about the future stability of the region and the suffering of Sudanese civilians.
Fighting in Sudan has claimed more than 15,000 lives and displaced some 11 million people.
