Countries involved in mediating talks to end the war in Sudan have praised decisions by both warring sides to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the country’s war-torn regions. The sponsors of the talks, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the United Nations, welcomed the commitment of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to cooperate in allowing aid to reach Darfur and Kordofan states.
The war in Sudan, which began last year, has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis with over 25 million people facing acute hunger. The recent opening of the Adre border crossing by the Sudanese army and the facilitation of humanitarian convoys by the RSF were seen as positive steps in addressing the famine and food insecurity in Darfur and beyond.
Despite ongoing conflict and violence, the international community remains committed to ending the fighting and alleviating the suffering in Sudan. The US, which has played a leading role in the peace talks, called on the Sudanese Armed Forces to join the negotiations and emphasized the importance of delivering aid to those in need to prevent a further deterioration of the situation.
Efforts to establish civilian and democratic rule in Sudan have faltered since the removal of longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir in 2019. A coup against Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok in 2021 further complicated the political situation, leading to renewed violence and displacement. The ongoing talks aim to bring stability to Sudan and address the urgent humanitarian needs of the population.
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