“Together Against Rape and Sexual Violence” has launched a new initiative to stop crimes of sexual violence, proposing a voluntary “instrument of commitment” between warring parties to end sexual assaults.

In its fourth and final report, the campaign recorded 51 documented incidents of rape of women and children between February and April 2024.

The report confirmed that Gezira state witnessed the highest rate of these crimes, with nearly 52% of recorded incidents, followed by Khartoum and White Nile.

The campaign began contacting warring factions and armed movements to obtain signatures on the proposed instrument, based on a model developed by the Swiss organization Geneva Cool, which previously succeeded in collecting the signatures of 45 armed movements around the world.
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The United Nations Support Mission in Libya announced that incidents related to explosive ordnance caused the death or injury of 35 people, including 26 children, between April 2023 and April 2024.

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The Director of the UN Mine Action Service in Libya, Fatima Zureiq, said that the past five years have seen more than 400 people injured or killed in similar incidents.

Zureiq’s remarks came during a speech at an event organized by the Libyan Mine Action Center in Tripoli, where she noted that Libya has managed to clean up about 36 percent of the hazardous land identified, but about 436 million square meters remain contaminated with explosive ordnance.

These figures not only highlight serious challenges, but also underscore the vital importance of international partnerships, she said, adding that international cooperation can strengthen the capabilities of the mine action sector, ensuring a safer future for all.
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Malian dissidents in exile announced the formation of a civilian transitional government, after the military council postponed the presidential elections, which were scheduled for last February.

An opposition group in Geneva announced, through a statement, that the “Citizens’ Council for Civil Transition” had elected members of the government the day before yesterday, Saturday, and the statement was signed by the head of the council, Adaman Traoré, a Malian politician living in exile.

The statement affirmed that the “transitional civil government is the only legitimate government in Mali,” and announced that Mohamed Sharif Kony will head this government, which consists of 6 members, all of whom are well-known figures in Mali and live in exile.
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Libya was elected as an original member of the Board of Directors of the International Labor Organization, representing the African continent for the period from 2024 to 2027, which is a new achievement that strengthens its presence on the international scene.

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This achievement came within the work of the meetings of the International Labor Conference in its 112th session, which was held in Geneva, where voting was held electronically to select members, and Libya obtained 195 votes.

The Ministry of Labor and Rehabilitation of the outgoing Government of National Unity said on Facebook: “This nomination is a great success that reflects the efforts made to strengthen Libya’s role in international organizations.”

Members of the participating Libyan delegation expressed their happiness and pride in this achievement, thanking His Excellency the Minister of Labor and Rehabilitation, Engineer Ali Al-Abed, for his unlimited support and tireless efforts to achieve this goal.
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The Sudanese government announced its refusal to participate in the indirect deliberations proposed by the United Nations in Geneva, stressing its commitment to the procedures and discussions that take place through the Jeddah platform.

The government explained in an official statement that the delegation of experts, led by the Humanitarian Aid Commissioner, Ms. Salwa Adam Benia, arrived in Geneva based on an invitation to participate in an indirect dialogue on the humanitarian situation.

She indicated that a clear agenda for the discussions was not presented after the arrival of the Sudanese delegation, which raised questions about the intentions and effectiveness of the proposed meetings.
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Diplomatic sources reported that the negotiating sessions in Geneva, which were held between representatives of the Sudanese government and the Rapid Support Forces, resulted in a preliminary agreement on opening humanitarian crossings.

The sources stated that the meetings dealt with specific items related to humanitarian aid, and how to facilitate its access to those affected in conflict areas.

Reports indicate that it was agreed to open several crossings to ensure the flow of humanitarian aid more effectively.

A leader of the Rapid Support delegation confirmed that the negotiations took place bilaterally with United Nations representatives and that no understandings were reached with the government delegation, adding that the Sudanese army did not participate in any understandings regarding the delivery of aid.
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Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of the Rapid Support Forces, called on the UN Security Council to suspend Sudan’s membership in the United Nations, given the absence of an effective government in the country since the coup it witnessed on October 25.

This request came during a speech addressed by Dagalo through his delegation participating in the Geneva talks, which dealt with the humanitarian situation and the protection of civilians in Sudan.

In his speech, Dagalo pointed out the necessity of imposing a no-fly zone over areas devoid of military operations, and demanded strict measures that criminalize depriving civilians of obtaining documents proving their identities based on factors such as race, geography, religion, or political affiliation.
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International mediators in the Sudan crisis have sent a direct message to the two parties to the conflict in the country, to seize the opportunity of the negotiations scheduled in Geneva next August, in an attempt to stop the war.

In recent weeks, international attention has increased to the catastrophic situation in Sudan, where fighting continues between the army led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti).

The mediators’ call came at the conclusion of two-day meetings in Djibouti, which are the first of their kind to discuss initiatives on Sudan.
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The Sudanese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday its approval to participate in US-sponsored peace talks in Geneva, stressing that it would accept them under specific conditions.

In its statement, the Sudanese Foreign Ministry reiterated the government’s readiness to engage in any negotiations aimed at ending the Rapid Support Forces’ control over cities and citizens’ homes.

The ministry stressed that any negotiations must be based on the implementation of the Jeddah Declaration, which stipulates a comprehensive withdrawal and halt to expansion, noting that “it will not be acceptable to the Sudanese people to open new forums without implementing these conditions.
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The Sudanese government stated that it has “responded to the U.S. invitation to hold negotiations in Geneva to achieve a ceasefire in the country.”

In a statement released on Tuesday, the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the government “reiterated its readiness to engage in any negotiations to end the occupation by what it described as rebellious militias of cities, villages, and civilian residences.”

The government emphasized its willingness to cooperate with any entity to preserve the blood and dignity of Sudanese citizens, underscoring that the “Jeddah Declaration remains the foundation.
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The Sudanese government announced in an official statement that it will send representatives to Jeddah to consult with the U.S. government, in response to an American invitation to attend negotiations to be held in Geneva to discuss the Sudanese crisis.

This comes at a time when the Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, requested, during a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, to hold a bilateral meeting before the start of these negotiations scheduled for August 15.
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The city of El Fasher, North Darfur, witnessed a sharp military escalation today, Saturday, between the Sudanese army and its allies on the one hand, and the Rapid Support Forces on the other.

According to local sources, fierce battles erupted, including a large-scale attack launched by the Rapid Support Forces from three axes on the positions of the Sudanese army and the armed movements allied with it, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries.

The attack on El Fasher came after a period of relative calm, and at a critical time before the expected ceasefire talks scheduled to begin in Geneva on August 14.
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The “Sudanese Youth Network” has launched a new campaign titled “Ceasefire,” coinciding with the approaching date of the Geneva negotiations on August 12.

The campaign aims to mobilize broad support to stop the ongoing war in Sudan and unify the voices of civilians demanding peace.

The network confirmed that the campaign targets the warring parties, and calls on Sudanese civil society, youth and women’s groups, media professionals, and politicians to participate in it.

The campaign seeks to achieve several goals, including ensuring an immediate ceasefire, facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid, protecting civilians, and paving the way for a political process that achieves sustainable peace in the country.
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The recent consultations held in Jeddah between the Sudanese government and representatives of the United States failed to reach an agreement prior to the Geneva talks scheduled for August 14.

The Sudanese Sovereignty Council announced this failure in a statement published last Friday, indicating the participation of a high-level delegation in the consultations.

The Minister of Minerals, Mohamed Bashir Abu Namu, and head of the government delegation, posted on his official Facebook page that the consultations concluded without reaching any agreement, stressing the intention to submit a recommendation to Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Sovereignty Council, not to participate in the upcoming negotiations.
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Consultations held in Jeddah between the Sudanese government and US officials failed to reach understandings that would pave the way for Sudan’s participation in the upcoming talks scheduled to be held in Geneva on August 14.

These negotiations aimed to lay the foundations for resolving the armed conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces.

The Sudanese delegation, headed by Minister of Minerals Mohamed Bashir Abu Namu, announced via social media that the consultations had ended without reaching an agreement on how the Sudanese government would participate in the talks.

The main reason behind this failure was the U.S. side’s insistence that the Sudanese delegation represent only the army, and not all components of the Sudanese government, which the Sudanese side rejected.
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On August 11, 2024, a senior Sudanese official announced the end of the consultative talks with the United States in Jeddah without reaching an agreement on the participation of a government delegation in the Geneva talks.

Mohammed Bashir Abu Namu, head of the government delegation, explained that the main disagreement was over the involvement of the army in the Geneva negotiations, which Washington insists on, while the Sudanese government insists on being the only party negotiating with the Rapid Support Forces delegation.

Abu Namu indicated in a statement on Facebook that the final decision regarding the army’s participation in the negotiations is left to the discretion of the military leadership, and reports indicated the possibility of postponing the Geneva talks scheduled for August 14.
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Today, Wednesday, a new round of talks on a ceasefire in Sudan will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, under the auspices of the United States and with broad international participation, and the absence of the Sudanese government from the negotiating table.

The U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan, Tom Perriello, stressed the importance of continuing these talks, given the critical conditions experienced by the Sudanese people as a result of the conflicts, noting that the priority is to end the rampant violence.

The U.S. envoy explained that the goal of the current meetings is to continue international efforts to reach a peaceful solution, stressing the continuation of the talks with or without the participation of the Sudanese government.
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Talks aimed at ending the nearly 16-month-old conflict in Sudan began in Geneva, in the absence of the Sudanese army, which stressed the need to implement the “Jeddah Declaration”.

The negotiations witnessed the participation of a delegation from the Rapid Support Forces, where the U..S. Special Envoy to Sudan, Tom Perriello, expressed tangible progress in implementing the declaration, noting the parties’ commitment to previous agreements.

The session was held in the presence of international and regional partners, including the United States, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE, the African Union and the United Nations, and addressed ways to enhance support for Sudan, facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and stop hostilities.
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A number of Misrata revolutionaries announced the reactivation of the city’s military council and the formation of a supreme military council that includes all military councils, in response to the transfer of the powers of the army commander to the speaker of parliament.

This announcement came in a statement published by the revolutionary groups, in which they stressed their support for state institutions and called on all revolutionary battalions to join the headquarters of the military council.

The statement stressed the importance of unifying ranks to achieve the goals of the revolution through civilian rule and the peaceful transfer of power, away from the rule of the family and the military.
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