Former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok held talks with United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed in New York on Sunday as part of diplomatic efforts aimed at ending Sudan’s war and addressing the country’s worsening humanitarian crisis.
Hamdok led a delegation from the Civil Democratic Alliance of Revolutionary Forces, known as Sumoud, to the meeting at UN headquarters, according to a statement issued by the coalition.
The discussions focused on the military and humanitarian situation in Sudan, with the delegation stressing the need to secure safe humanitarian corridors and ensure aid reaches people in need across the country.
Sumoud called on the United Nations to play a central role in coordinating international and regional initiatives aimed at ending the fighting.
The delegation also argued that Sudan’s humanitarian, security and political crises should be addressed through a unified approach capable of tackling the underlying causes of the conflict.
According to the statement, Sumoud said any lasting peace settlement must be based on a Sudanese civilian-led political process that ultimately leads to a democratic transition while preserving the country’s unity and sovereignty.
Mohammed expressed appreciation for efforts by Sudanese civilian groups seeking to end the war and responded positively to proposals presented by the delegation on peace efforts and the humanitarian crisis, the coalition said.
The meeting is part of a series of engagements being held by the Sumoud delegation in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, where it is meeting international officials and representatives of multilateral institutions.
The talks come amid continuing diplomatic efforts to halt hostilities in Sudan, protect civilians and expand humanitarian access while seeking a political settlement to the conflict.
