#Sudan - Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) representatives sign seven days ceasefire
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America announced that on May 20, 2023, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces signed an Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements. The short-term ceasefire, which enters into force 48 hours after the signing of the Agreement, shall remain in effect for seven days and may be extended with the agreement of both parties.
Under the Agreement, the parties agreed to facilitate the delivery and distribution of humanitarian assistance, restore essential services, and withdraw forces from hospitals and essential public facilities.
Full text: https://www.state.gov/agreement-on-a-short-term-ceasefire-and-humanitarian-arrangements-in-sudan/
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America announced that on May 20, 2023, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces signed an Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements. The short-term ceasefire, which enters into force 48 hours after the signing of the Agreement, shall remain in effect for seven days and may be extended with the agreement of both parties.
Under the Agreement, the parties agreed to facilitate the delivery and distribution of humanitarian assistance, restore essential services, and withdraw forces from hospitals and essential public facilities.
Full text: https://www.state.gov/agreement-on-a-short-term-ceasefire-and-humanitarian-arrangements-in-sudan/
Rights violations ripple across war-torn #Sudan: UN
The #UN Human Rights Office has released a comprehensive report shedding light on the devastating consequences of the armed conflict in Sudan. Since its inception last April, the conflict has claimed thousands of civilian lives, displaced millions, and witnessed widespread looting and child conscription.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed deep concern over the prolonged suffering and chaos, emphasizing the urgent need for resolution. The report highlights indiscriminate attacks by both the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF), particularly in densely populated areas like #Khartoum, #Kordorfan, and #Darfur.
By December 2023, over 6.7 million individuals were displaced within Sudan and neighboring countries, a number that has since surged to over eight million.
https://www.ungeneva.org/en/news-media/news/2024/02/90651/rights-violations-ripple-across-war-torn-sudan
The #UN Human Rights Office has released a comprehensive report shedding light on the devastating consequences of the armed conflict in Sudan. Since its inception last April, the conflict has claimed thousands of civilian lives, displaced millions, and witnessed widespread looting and child conscription.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed deep concern over the prolonged suffering and chaos, emphasizing the urgent need for resolution. The report highlights indiscriminate attacks by both the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF), particularly in densely populated areas like #Khartoum, #Kordorfan, and #Darfur.
By December 2023, over 6.7 million individuals were displaced within Sudan and neighboring countries, a number that has since surged to over eight million.
https://www.ungeneva.org/en/news-media/news/2024/02/90651/rights-violations-ripple-across-war-torn-sudan
Administrator Power discusses humanitarian Situation in #Sudan with Sudanese military leader
#USAID Administrator Samantha Power held talks with General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the Commanding General of the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF), recently regarding the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. The discussion focused on the challenges faced in delivering aid and the need to protect civilians.
During the conversation, Administrator Power expressed concerns over the Sudanese Armed Forces' decision on 22 February to revoke cross-border access for humanitarian assistance entering Darfur from Chad. She emphasized the importance of re-establishing this access, removing bureaucratic obstacles, and ensuring safe, unhindered passage for aid workers to provide life-saving assistance.
https://www.usaid.gov/news-information/press-releases/mar-05-2024-administrator-samantha-power-speaks-commanding-general-sudanese-armed-forces-abdel-fattah-al-burhan
#USAID Administrator Samantha Power held talks with General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the Commanding General of the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF), recently regarding the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. The discussion focused on the challenges faced in delivering aid and the need to protect civilians.
During the conversation, Administrator Power expressed concerns over the Sudanese Armed Forces' decision on 22 February to revoke cross-border access for humanitarian assistance entering Darfur from Chad. She emphasized the importance of re-establishing this access, removing bureaucratic obstacles, and ensuring safe, unhindered passage for aid workers to provide life-saving assistance.
https://www.usaid.gov/news-information/press-releases/mar-05-2024-administrator-samantha-power-speaks-commanding-general-sudanese-armed-forces-abdel-fattah-al-burhan
#UN Secretary-General to alert Security Council on #Sudan's conflict-induced hunger crisis
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is set to alert the Security Council that Sudan is facing a severe conflict-induced hunger crisis, according to Human Rights Watch. The council is being called upon to take immediate action, including imposing targeted sanctions against those obstructing aid access in Darfur.
The alert, to be sent by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), follows warnings from various experts and leaders that people across Sudan are dying of hunger. This comes after Sudan's Armed Forces (#SAF) intensified efforts to restrict humanitarian aid movement.
Since the conflict began in April 2023, both the SAF and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) have restricted aid delivery and access, aid groups told Human Rights Watch. The World Food Programme stated that ninety percent of people facing emergency levels of hunger are in areas largely inaccessible to them. Aid organizations have repeatedly said that the SAF is obstructing aid delivery to RSF-controlled areas, while the RSF has been blamed for looting aid warehouses and attacking aid workers.
https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/03/15/sudan-urgent-action-needed-hunger-crisis
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is set to alert the Security Council that Sudan is facing a severe conflict-induced hunger crisis, according to Human Rights Watch. The council is being called upon to take immediate action, including imposing targeted sanctions against those obstructing aid access in Darfur.
The alert, to be sent by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), follows warnings from various experts and leaders that people across Sudan are dying of hunger. This comes after Sudan's Armed Forces (#SAF) intensified efforts to restrict humanitarian aid movement.
Since the conflict began in April 2023, both the SAF and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) have restricted aid delivery and access, aid groups told Human Rights Watch. The World Food Programme stated that ninety percent of people facing emergency levels of hunger are in areas largely inaccessible to them. Aid organizations have repeatedly said that the SAF is obstructing aid delivery to RSF-controlled areas, while the RSF has been blamed for looting aid warehouses and attacking aid workers.
https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/03/15/sudan-urgent-action-needed-hunger-crisis
Human Rights Watch
Sudan: Urgent Action Needed on Hunger Crisis
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to alert the Security Council in the coming days that Sudan has entered a downward spiral of extreme conflict-induced hunger. The council should immediately take action, including by adopting targeted…
#UN: #Sudan conflict claims thousands of civilian lives, displaces millions in one year
The UN Fact-Finding Mission in Sudan has reported that the nearly year-long conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) has resulted in thousands of civilian deaths and millions of displaced individuals.
According to UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric, the fighting has led to the internal displacement of over 6 million people, while nearly 2 million have sought refuge in neighboring countries. In total, approximately 24 million people in Sudan are in need of humanitarian aid.
As the conflict nears its one-year mark on April 15, #France, #Germany, and the European Union will co-host a Humanitarian Conference for Sudan in #Paris. UN officials, including Assistant Secretary-General Joyce Msuya, will advocate for increased aid resources and improved humanitarian access.
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-04-12/UN-Sudan-conflict-claims-thousands-of-civilian-lives-in-a-year-1sJrQAXDsBy/p.html
The UN Fact-Finding Mission in Sudan has reported that the nearly year-long conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) has resulted in thousands of civilian deaths and millions of displaced individuals.
According to UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric, the fighting has led to the internal displacement of over 6 million people, while nearly 2 million have sought refuge in neighboring countries. In total, approximately 24 million people in Sudan are in need of humanitarian aid.
As the conflict nears its one-year mark on April 15, #France, #Germany, and the European Union will co-host a Humanitarian Conference for Sudan in #Paris. UN officials, including Assistant Secretary-General Joyce Msuya, will advocate for increased aid resources and improved humanitarian access.
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-04-12/UN-Sudan-conflict-claims-thousands-of-civilian-lives-in-a-year-1sJrQAXDsBy/p.html
CGTN
UN: Sudan conflict claims thousands of civilian lives, displaces millions in one year
The UN Fact-Finding Mission in Sudan reports that nearly a year of fighting in the country has left thousands of civilians dead and millions more displaced, a UN spokesman said on Thursday."It said that fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)
#Ethiopia: #Tigray interim admin refutes #RSF allegations of 'TPLF forces' involvement in #Sudan conflict, criticizes move as 'aimed at garnering support by internationalizing the war'
The Tigray Interim Administration has vehemently refuted claims by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) alleging Tigray People's Liberation Front (#TPLF) involvement in the Sudanese civil war alongside the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF). In a statement dated 06 May, 2024, the administration dismissed the RSF's accusations as "baseless," suggesting they aim to internationalize the conflict.
The administration's communiqué rebuked the RSF's assertions, labeling it as fanciful and lacking substantiation. This response follows the RSF's 05 May statement, wherein they purportedly presented evidence of “TPLF forces collaborating with the SAF.” The RSF's allegations extend to the Sudanese army, accusing it of enlisting foreign mercenaries to bolster its campaign. According to the RSF, these mercenaries have played multifaceted roles, including air force operations, engineering tasks, and information warfare.
Meanwhile, the Tigray interim administration underscored “TPLF's non-military status,” emphasizing its historical camaraderie with Sudan. Recalling the influx of Tigrayans seeking refuge in Sudan during the onset of the Tigray war, the administration emphasized that “Tigray has no inclination to intervene in the ongoing civil strife.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=43753
The Tigray Interim Administration has vehemently refuted claims by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) alleging Tigray People's Liberation Front (#TPLF) involvement in the Sudanese civil war alongside the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF). In a statement dated 06 May, 2024, the administration dismissed the RSF's accusations as "baseless," suggesting they aim to internationalize the conflict.
The administration's communiqué rebuked the RSF's assertions, labeling it as fanciful and lacking substantiation. This response follows the RSF's 05 May statement, wherein they purportedly presented evidence of “TPLF forces collaborating with the SAF.” The RSF's allegations extend to the Sudanese army, accusing it of enlisting foreign mercenaries to bolster its campaign. According to the RSF, these mercenaries have played multifaceted roles, including air force operations, engineering tasks, and information warfare.
Meanwhile, the Tigray interim administration underscored “TPLF's non-military status,” emphasizing its historical camaraderie with Sudan. Recalling the influx of Tigrayans seeking refuge in Sudan during the onset of the Tigray war, the administration emphasized that “Tigray has no inclination to intervene in the ongoing civil strife.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=43753
Addis Standard
Tigray interim admin refutes RSF allegations of 'TPLF forces' involvement in Sudan conflict, criticizes move as 'aimed at garnering…
Tigray interim admin refutes RSF allegations of 'TPLF forces' involvement in Sudan conflict, criticizes move as 'aimed at garnering support by internationalizing the war' Addis Standard -
#Sudan army, #RSF to return to negotiation table ‘without conditions’
The Civil Democratic Forces alliance (#Tagadom) founding conference, initially delayed twice, is now set to convene in #Addis_Abeba on 26 May, 2024, as confirmed by spokesperson Bakri El Jak to Radio Dabanga this week. Elaborating on ongoing negotiations in #Jeddah, #Saudi_Arabia, El Jak hinted at preliminary discussions taking place.
Established in October last year, Tagadom emerged from the amalgamation of mainstream Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC-Central Council) members and other Sudanese pro-democracy entities. Former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok assumed the role of chair.
The alliance's core objective is to forge a robust democratic front against the protracted conflict involving the Sudan Armed Forces (#SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Read more at: https://twitter.com/addisstandard/status/1789185635649024484
The Civil Democratic Forces alliance (#Tagadom) founding conference, initially delayed twice, is now set to convene in #Addis_Abeba on 26 May, 2024, as confirmed by spokesperson Bakri El Jak to Radio Dabanga this week. Elaborating on ongoing negotiations in #Jeddah, #Saudi_Arabia, El Jak hinted at preliminary discussions taking place.
Established in October last year, Tagadom emerged from the amalgamation of mainstream Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC-Central Council) members and other Sudanese pro-democracy entities. Former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok assumed the role of chair.
The alliance's core objective is to forge a robust democratic front against the protracted conflict involving the Sudan Armed Forces (#SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Read more at: https://twitter.com/addisstandard/status/1789185635649024484
#Ethiopia: Ex-Ethiopian peacekeepers of Tigrayan descent previously stationed in #Abyei region face danger amid #Sudan's escalating conflict
Former Ethiopian peacekeepers of Tigrayan origin, previously stationed in Abyei, are now facing increased security concerns amid Sudan’s escalating conflict. Having sought asylum in Sudan two years ago during the #Tigray war, these ex-peacekeepers are now at greater risk due to intensified clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF).
A former peacekeeper shared with Addis Standard the mounting tensions among their ranks, particularly after the RSF's recent claims of "#TPLF forces" involvement in the Sudan conflict. In 2022, 528 Ethiopian troops from Tigray, part of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (#UNISFA), sought asylum in Sudan during the peak of the Tigray war. Of these asylum seekers, 248 have received official recognition, with 170 currently residing in Um Gargour camp.
The former peacekeeper highlighted their vulnerability due to the lack of security guarantees amidst escalating conflicts. They have repeatedly urged the #UNHCR to facilitate their transfer to a more secure location and addressed urgent humanitarian issues like medical supply shortages.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=43900
Former Ethiopian peacekeepers of Tigrayan origin, previously stationed in Abyei, are now facing increased security concerns amid Sudan’s escalating conflict. Having sought asylum in Sudan two years ago during the #Tigray war, these ex-peacekeepers are now at greater risk due to intensified clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF).
A former peacekeeper shared with Addis Standard the mounting tensions among their ranks, particularly after the RSF's recent claims of "#TPLF forces" involvement in the Sudan conflict. In 2022, 528 Ethiopian troops from Tigray, part of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (#UNISFA), sought asylum in Sudan during the peak of the Tigray war. Of these asylum seekers, 248 have received official recognition, with 170 currently residing in Um Gargour camp.
The former peacekeeper highlighted their vulnerability due to the lack of security guarantees amidst escalating conflicts. They have repeatedly urged the #UNHCR to facilitate their transfer to a more secure location and addressed urgent humanitarian issues like medical supply shortages.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=43900
Addis Standard
Ex-Ethiopian peacekeepers of Tigrayan descent previously stationed in Abyei region face danger amid Sudan's escalating conflict…
Ex-Ethiopian peacekeepers of Tigrayan descent previously stationed in Abyei region face danger amid Sudan's escalating conflict Addis Standard -
#EU sanctions target #Sudanese military fueling #Darfur crisis
The European Union (EU) is preparing to impose sanctions on six Sudanese military figures responsible for fueling the conflict in Sudan, which has led to a severe humanitarian crisis. EU foreign ministers are expected to approve these sanctions later this month, targeting three individuals from the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) and three from the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF). The sanctions will include asset freezes and travel bans.
The ongoing conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army, which began in April 2023, has displaced over 9 million people, creating the world's largest displacement crisis. The situation in El Fasher, North Darfur, is particularly dire, with heavy fighting and a population of 1.5 million, including 800,000 refugees.
UN agencies have warned of an imminent risk of famine, with 18 million people facing acute hunger, including 3.6 million children. Human Rights Watch has reported horrifying atrocities, including children being shot by the RSF in West Darfur. The EU's planned sanctions follow earlier measures against military equipment companies linked to the RSF and SAF.
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The European Union (EU) is preparing to impose sanctions on six Sudanese military figures responsible for fueling the conflict in Sudan, which has led to a severe humanitarian crisis. EU foreign ministers are expected to approve these sanctions later this month, targeting three individuals from the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) and three from the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF). The sanctions will include asset freezes and travel bans.
The ongoing conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army, which began in April 2023, has displaced over 9 million people, creating the world's largest displacement crisis. The situation in El Fasher, North Darfur, is particularly dire, with heavy fighting and a population of 1.5 million, including 800,000 refugees.
UN agencies have warned of an imminent risk of famine, with 18 million people facing acute hunger, including 3.6 million children. Human Rights Watch has reported horrifying atrocities, including children being shot by the RSF in West Darfur. The EU's planned sanctions follow earlier measures against military equipment companies linked to the RSF and SAF.
https://tinyurl.com/yck6skb9
the Guardian
EU expected to impose sanctions on six Sudanese military figures fuelling war
Exclusive: Rivals from two forces fighting to control Darfur region would be subject to asset freezes and travel bans
#Sudan, #UAE clash at UN Security Council over support for #RSF
A heated exchange erupted at a Security Council session on Tuesday between Sudanese and Emirati delegates, with accusations flying over who is fueling the conflict in war-torn Sudan. Sudan's #UN representative, Al-Harith Idris, accused the UAE of supporting the "Rapid Support Forces" (RSF) and presented documents as evidence. He demanded the Security Council President publish these documents.
In response, Emirati representative Mohamed Abu Shehab dismissed the accusations as "ludicrous" and criticized Idris for representing only the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF). Abu Shehab highlighted the UAE's humanitarian aid efforts and questioned why the SAF obstructed aid and avoided peace talks. Idris retorted, accusing the UAE of sponsoring terrorism in Sudan and presented evidence to the Council. He emphasized Sudan’s desire for peace and criticized the RSF for not implementing the Jeddah Humanitarian Agreement of May 2023.
Abu Shehab reiterated that Sudan was using the Security Council to deflect from internal violations and stressed that negotiation is the only path to peace. The exchange highlighted ongoing tensions and accusations between the two nations, with Sudan urging the UN to condemn the UAE for alleged violations, including supporting the RSF with weapons.
https://sudantribune.com/article287166/
A heated exchange erupted at a Security Council session on Tuesday between Sudanese and Emirati delegates, with accusations flying over who is fueling the conflict in war-torn Sudan. Sudan's #UN representative, Al-Harith Idris, accused the UAE of supporting the "Rapid Support Forces" (RSF) and presented documents as evidence. He demanded the Security Council President publish these documents.
In response, Emirati representative Mohamed Abu Shehab dismissed the accusations as "ludicrous" and criticized Idris for representing only the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF). Abu Shehab highlighted the UAE's humanitarian aid efforts and questioned why the SAF obstructed aid and avoided peace talks. Idris retorted, accusing the UAE of sponsoring terrorism in Sudan and presented evidence to the Council. He emphasized Sudan’s desire for peace and criticized the RSF for not implementing the Jeddah Humanitarian Agreement of May 2023.
Abu Shehab reiterated that Sudan was using the Security Council to deflect from internal violations and stressed that negotiation is the only path to peace. The exchange highlighted ongoing tensions and accusations between the two nations, with Sudan urging the UN to condemn the UAE for alleged violations, including supporting the RSF with weapons.
https://sudantribune.com/article287166/
Sudan Tribune
Sudan, UAE clash at UN Security Council over support for RSF
June 18, 2024 (NEW YORK) – A Security Council session on Tuesday escalated into a fiery exchange between Sudanese and Emirati delegates, trading accusations over fuelling the conflict in war-torn Sudan. The Sudanese representative to the United Nations, Al…
Investigators: Disregard for human rights, law drives crisis in #Sudan
Independent investigators have accused Sudan’s warring parties of driving the country into a humanitarian abyss by blatantly disregarding fundamental human rights and international humanitarian law.
The International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan presented a dire report at the #UN Human Rights Council in #Geneva, condemning the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) for their role in mass killings, looting, displacement, and sexual violence.
The conflict, which began in April 2023, has caused a grave humanitarian crisis, with around 18 million people facing acute hunger and 5 million on the brink of starvation. Particularly concerning is the situation in #Darfur, where heavy fighting has caused significant civilian casualties and the closure of vital medical facilities.
Investigators also highlighted rampant sexual violence, forced displacement, and the use of children in combat. The mission calls for an immediate cease-fire, urging both sides to prioritize humanitarian aid and protect civilians.
https://www.voanews.com/a/investigators-disregard-for-human-rights-law-drives-crisis-in-sudan/7662216.html
Independent investigators have accused Sudan’s warring parties of driving the country into a humanitarian abyss by blatantly disregarding fundamental human rights and international humanitarian law.
The International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan presented a dire report at the #UN Human Rights Council in #Geneva, condemning the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) for their role in mass killings, looting, displacement, and sexual violence.
The conflict, which began in April 2023, has caused a grave humanitarian crisis, with around 18 million people facing acute hunger and 5 million on the brink of starvation. Particularly concerning is the situation in #Darfur, where heavy fighting has caused significant civilian casualties and the closure of vital medical facilities.
Investigators also highlighted rampant sexual violence, forced displacement, and the use of children in combat. The mission calls for an immediate cease-fire, urging both sides to prioritize humanitarian aid and protect civilians.
https://www.voanews.com/a/investigators-disregard-for-human-rights-law-drives-crisis-in-sudan/7662216.html
Voice of America
Investigators: Disregard for human rights, law drives crisis in Sudan
Rights experts accuse Sudan’s warring parties of driving the country into a humanitarian abyss
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrives in Port #Sudan for official visit
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Port Sudan for an official work visit, according to state media reports.
Following the conflict in Sudan, the country's military government and various international organizations have relocated their headquarters from #Khartoum to Port Sudan. A short readout from the prime minister's office states, "The visit is a further step in Prime Minister Abiy's efforts to stabilize Sudan."
Addressing lawmakers last Thursday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said, "We were trying to resolve the issues between two warring parties peacefully while remaining neutral."
Sudan has been embroiled in a civil war between two rival factions of the military government since April 15, 2023: the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) under Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF).
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Port Sudan for an official work visit, according to state media reports.
Following the conflict in Sudan, the country's military government and various international organizations have relocated their headquarters from #Khartoum to Port Sudan. A short readout from the prime minister's office states, "The visit is a further step in Prime Minister Abiy's efforts to stabilize Sudan."
Addressing lawmakers last Thursday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said, "We were trying to resolve the issues between two warring parties peacefully while remaining neutral."
Sudan has been embroiled in a civil war between two rival factions of the military government since April 15, 2023: the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) under Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF).
#US to facilitate peace talks in #Switzerland for #Sudan conflict
The Biden administration is organizing discussions next month to address the conflict in Sudan. The U.S. plans to host talks in Switzerland between Sudan's warring factions. Switzerland and #Saudi_Arabia will co-host, with other regional powers invited as observers.
U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, will brief Congress on the plan and work to secure participation from both sides. If senior negotiators attend, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield may preside over the talks.
The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) has resulted in significant casualties and displacement. U.S. officials estimate 150,000 deaths and 11 million displaced individuals.
https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/07/22/sudan-war-washington-biden-peace-process-talks/
The Biden administration is organizing discussions next month to address the conflict in Sudan. The U.S. plans to host talks in Switzerland between Sudan's warring factions. Switzerland and #Saudi_Arabia will co-host, with other regional powers invited as observers.
U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, will brief Congress on the plan and work to secure participation from both sides. If senior negotiators attend, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield may preside over the talks.
The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) has resulted in significant casualties and displacement. U.S. officials estimate 150,000 deaths and 11 million displaced individuals.
https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/07/22/sudan-war-washington-biden-peace-process-talks/
Foreign Policy
U.S. Works to Revamp Peace Process for War-Torn Sudan
The Biden administration is arranging high-level talks next month aimed at ending the deadly war.
Report accuses #RSF militia of widespread sexual violence in #Sudan
An investigation by Human Rights Watch (#HRW) has documented widespread cases of rape and sexual abuse committed by members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in Khartoum during Sudan's civil war. The report states that RSF gunmen roamed the capital, sexually assaulting "women and girls, some as young as nine".
Gunmen from a notorious militia roamed Sudan's capital gang-raping "countless" women and girls, some as young as nine, according to an investigation documenting the shocking prevalence of sexual violence in Khartoum during the country's civil war.
Some of the attacks by members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were so brutal that women and girls died "due to the violence associated with the act of rape", according to the research by Human Rights Watch (HRW).
Human Rights Watch has urged the African Union and United Nations to deploy a civilian protection force to prevent further war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan. The report also accuses soldiers from the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) of committing sexual violence, although to a lesser extent than the RSF.
https://amp.theguardian.com/global-development/article/2024/jul/29/girls-as-young-as-nine-gang-raped-by-paramilitaries-in-sudan-report
An investigation by Human Rights Watch (#HRW) has documented widespread cases of rape and sexual abuse committed by members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in Khartoum during Sudan's civil war. The report states that RSF gunmen roamed the capital, sexually assaulting "women and girls, some as young as nine".
Gunmen from a notorious militia roamed Sudan's capital gang-raping "countless" women and girls, some as young as nine, according to an investigation documenting the shocking prevalence of sexual violence in Khartoum during the country's civil war.
Some of the attacks by members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were so brutal that women and girls died "due to the violence associated with the act of rape", according to the research by Human Rights Watch (HRW).
Human Rights Watch has urged the African Union and United Nations to deploy a civilian protection force to prevent further war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan. The report also accuses soldiers from the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) of committing sexual violence, although to a lesser extent than the RSF.
https://amp.theguardian.com/global-development/article/2024/jul/29/girls-as-young-as-nine-gang-raped-by-paramilitaries-in-sudan-report
the Guardian
Girls as young as nine gang-raped by paramilitaries in Sudan – report
Human Rights Watch accuses RSF militia of ‘countless’ cases of rape and torture in Khartoum in 15-month civil war
#Sudan army chief sets conditions for peace talks with paramilitaries
#US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Sudan's Sovereign Council head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan discussed potential peace negotiations in a phone call on 05 August, 2024. Burhan stated that Sudan's government concerns must be addressed before talks can proceed with rival paramilitary forces.
Burhan reported on social media platform X: "I spoke with him about the need to address the government's concerns before any negotiations." He added that he informed Blinken about the RSF "attacking and besieging El Fasher and preventing the passage of food to the displaced people of the Zamzam camp."
U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed the call, stating that Blinken "reiterated the need for the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) to participate in the ceasefire talks in Switzerland." The meeting, co-hosted by the USA and #Saudi_Arabia, is scheduled for 14 August in #Geneva. Miller emphasized, "The destruction and devastation since April 2023 prove that holding ceasefire talks is the only way to end the conflict, prevent the spread of famine, and restore the civilian political process."
https://sudantribune.com/article289146/
#US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Sudan's Sovereign Council head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan discussed potential peace negotiations in a phone call on 05 August, 2024. Burhan stated that Sudan's government concerns must be addressed before talks can proceed with rival paramilitary forces.
Burhan reported on social media platform X: "I spoke with him about the need to address the government's concerns before any negotiations." He added that he informed Blinken about the RSF "attacking and besieging El Fasher and preventing the passage of food to the displaced people of the Zamzam camp."
U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed the call, stating that Blinken "reiterated the need for the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) to participate in the ceasefire talks in Switzerland." The meeting, co-hosted by the USA and #Saudi_Arabia, is scheduled for 14 August in #Geneva. Miller emphasized, "The destruction and devastation since April 2023 prove that holding ceasefire talks is the only way to end the conflict, prevent the spread of famine, and restore the civilian political process."
https://sudantribune.com/article289146/
Sudan Tribune
Sudan’s Burhan demands US address concerns before peace talks
August 5, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Monday demanded the United States address the government’s concerns before any peace negotiations with rival paramilitary forces. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with…
#Sudan peace talks begin without participation from warring sides
New peace talks aimed at resolving Sudan's 16-month conflict have started in #Geneva, despite neither the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) nor the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) showing up. The United States, leading the negotiations, stressed the need to continue the talks regardless, stating, "we are going to try to do everything we can to try to end this horrific crisis in Sudan."
The army had announced its decision to boycott the talks, citing the RSF's failure to implement conditions agreed upon in Saudi Arabia last year. Although RSF delegates initially traveled to Switzerland, they later decided not to attend, without providing a clear reason.
Despite the absence of the key factions, international delegates from the United States, United Arab Emirates (#UAE), Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the African Union, and the United Nations attended the talks on Wednesday.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c985493m719o
New peace talks aimed at resolving Sudan's 16-month conflict have started in #Geneva, despite neither the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) nor the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) showing up. The United States, leading the negotiations, stressed the need to continue the talks regardless, stating, "we are going to try to do everything we can to try to end this horrific crisis in Sudan."
The army had announced its decision to boycott the talks, citing the RSF's failure to implement conditions agreed upon in Saudi Arabia last year. Although RSF delegates initially traveled to Switzerland, they later decided not to attend, without providing a clear reason.
Despite the absence of the key factions, international delegates from the United States, United Arab Emirates (#UAE), Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the African Union, and the United Nations attended the talks on Wednesday.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c985493m719o
BBC News
Sudan peace talks start - but neither side shows up
Hopes for a ceasefire are dashed as the army and the Rapid Support Forces stay away from negotiations.