The United States will continue its efforts to secure a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan, even though army-run government has refused to participate in the talks, U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello announced on Monday.
The Sudan’s army-run government declined to join the talks, which are being hosted by Saudi Arabia and Switzerland in Geneva, citing the need to focus on implementing the Jeddah agreement reached in May 2023.
General al-Burhan’s regime also expressed its objection to the involvement of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the negotiations.
Perriello voiced disappointment over the al-Burhan’s decision, stating, “We could accomplish far more if the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) decided to send a senior delegation, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have already agreed to do.”
Despite these setbacks, the U.S. remains determined to pursue peace and provide humanitarian relief to the people of Sudan.
“The U.S. and our partners stand with the Sudanese people in pushing forward with all efforts to produce a cessation of violence and expanded humanitarian access now,” Perriello affirmed.
