The United Nations has stepped up its involvement in Sudan’s conflict, announcing its readiness to host direct meetings with the warring parties in a bid to pave the way for a ceasefire.
In a statement on Tuesday, the UN said it had sent separate invitations to Burhan’s army (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for talks with international officials tasked with the Sudan file, as part of efforts to launch direct dialogue aimed at ending months of fighting.
According to the organisation, the initiative is part of a broader plan to secure a permanent ceasefire that would open the door to a comprehensive political settlement, restore stability, and halt the worsening humanitarian crisis.
The move is seen as a fresh test of the willingness of both Sudanese parties to engage in serious negotiations, amid growing international pressure to stop a war that has devastated civilian life and deepened economic and social strain across the country.
