Abdallah Hamdok, leader of the anti-war coalition Taqqadum, has announced that Egyptian officials have agreed to facilitate a meeting between the leaders of the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Cairo.
Previous attempts to convene the military leaders in Ethiopia and Uganda were unsuccessful, prompting Hamdok to turn to Cairo for its close ties with Sudan in the hope of encouraging a breakthrough.
Hamdok clarified that Taqqadum presented a solution to both parties, and the RSF’s engagement demonstrated their willingness to discuss.
Urging both leaders to prioritize the nation’s stability, Hamdok emphasized the urgency of ending the conflict.
Referring to the Manama meetings between military officials that offered a glimmer of hope, Hamdok stressed the crucial importance of fully implementing agreements.
These secret meetings, co-organized by Egypt and Bahrain with the involvement of US and Saudi mediators and the UAE, involved representatives from the Sudanese army and RSF.
While the Sudanese army aims for the RSF to fully surrender, the RSF seeks to negotiate a political role within the country, a proposition rejected by the army.
Highlighting Egypt’s understanding of the crisis and the consensus that a political solution through dialogue is essential, Hamdok revealed that his discussions with Egyptian officials focused on three pressing issues: establishing a ceasefire, delivering critical humanitarian aid, and addressing administrative challenges faced by Sudanese citizens in Egypt.
