Sudanese military leader Lt Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has engaged in talks with Kenya’s President William Ruto in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital.
On Monday, the Kenya presidency website reported that “The two leaders engaged in bilateral discussions concerning the current security conditions in Sudan and the broader region. They also assessed the progress of existing peace initiatives, including the Jeddah and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) peace processes”.
Negotiations between Sudan’s military and opponents from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) faction resumed in the Saudi port city on October 26. However, despite the involvement of mediators such as the US, Saudi Arabia, IGAD, and the African Union, they were unsuccessful in persuading both parties to adhere to a ceasefire.
Mr. Ruto and Gen. Burhan advocated for expediting the “slow” Jeddah negotiations and establishing a framework for dialogue through IGAD.
Previously, Gen. Burhan dismissed mediation efforts led by Kenya, alleging Mr. Ruto’s support for the RSF, a group that has been in conflict with the Sudanese army since mid-April.
In the meantime, the RSF has refuted allegations by army of being responsible for violence in West Darfur State following the group’s seizure of the army headquarters earlier this month.
The RSF instead placed blame on the Sudanese army and tribal conflicts.
