Talks on ceasefire in Sudan begin in Geneva - One party to the conflict missing
The exact location of the talks was not disclosed for security reasons. They are expected to last up to ten days. Representatives from Saudi Arabia and Switzerland are also involved. The African Union, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and the UN are set to observe the talks.
In the Sudan, a power struggle has been ongoing since April 2023 between the army of military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the RSF militia of his former deputy Mohammed Hamdan Daglo. According to UN estimates, tens of thousands of people have been killed in the fighting. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that over 10.7 million people have been internally displaced, and 2.3 million have fled to neighboring countries.
The UN has repeatedly warned of an escalating humanitarian crisis. Previous negotiations in Saudi Arabia did not lead to an end to the fighting. In late July, Washington invited the army and the militia to talks in Switzerland to discuss a ceasefire. Initial discussions between the conflicting parties and a UN envoy from July 11 to 19 in Geneva focused mainly on humanitarian aid and the protection of civilians.
I'm not certain if I can attend the talks due to unforeseen circumstances. Despite our attempt to negotiate a ceasefire earlier, I'm not hoping for an immediate resolution in Sudan.
