Representatives from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE, and the United States recently met to discuss efforts to secure a cease-fire in Sudan amidst its ongoing conflict.
The discussions, which took place on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Rome, focused on immediate measures to halt the fighting, improve humanitarian aid, and implement the Jeddah Declaration aimed at protecting civilians.
The talks also emphasized the importance of supporting a political process in Sudan that would uphold the country’s stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Saudi Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Emirati Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al-Hashimy participated in the meeting.
Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to restoring stability in Sudan, highlighting the urgency of securing a cease-fire and enhancing humanitarian access.
The conflict, which began in mid-April 2023 between General al-Burhan’s forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has led to over 20,000 deaths and displaced nearly 10 million people, according to the United Nations.
The violence has spread to 13 of Sudan’s 18 states, exacerbating food shortages and pushing millions of Sudanese to the brink of famine. International calls for an end to the conflict continue to grow.
