Embattled SAF and RSF in Jedda for 'Pre-Negotiation Talks' On Humanitarian Truce Radiodabanga: Sudan
,"urge both parties to take in consideration the interests of the Sudanese nation and its people and actively engage in the talks towards a cease fire and end to the conflict, which will spare the Sudanese people's suffering and ensure the availability of humanitarian aid to affected areas."
The statement also stresses"the efforts of the countries and organisations which supported these talks, including Quad countries , the League of Arab States, and partners from the Trilateral Mechanism . Co-brokers Saudi Arabia and the USA also urge"continued, coordinated international support for an expanded negotiation process that should include engagement with all Sudanese parties".
In a press circular yesterday evening, the General Command of the SAF confirmed the departure of its delegation to Jeddah. The office of the official spokesman for the SAF confirmed the"a delegation of the SAF left for Jeddah this [Friday] evening to discuss the details of the armistice, in order to secure and create conditions appropriate to deal with the humanitarian aspects of our citizens in light of the current conditions".
Both the SAF and RSF have emphasised that the discussions will centre around negotiating a humanitarian truce, to allow civilian to find safety, and allow for medical and food aid to reach those most affected by the conflict.Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox
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