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Published on 2024-04-03 01:10:07
April 2, 2024 (JUBA) – South Sudan has indicated a potential resumption of peace talks between warring factions in Sudan, citing progress in preparatory efforts. On Tuesday, South Sudan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Ramadan Mohamed Abdallah Goch, stated that diplomatic reports from the African Union (AU) and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) suggest a restart of talks after Ramadan.
Goch emphasized that while progress has been made, peace talks cannot happen overnight and all parties need to be engaged. He mentioned that diplomatic efforts by the AU, IGAD, and other entities have shown signs of a possible resumption of talks.
Despite not revealing specific details about the location or timing of the potential talks, Goch highlighted collaboration between the Arab League, Saudi Arabia, the US, the UN, and regional bodies in consulting with Sudanese stakeholders and presenting ceasefire proposals.
Additionally, a second South Sudanese official, speaking anonymously to Sudan Tribune, mentioned that preparations for the talks are complete and discussions will begin once participants are chosen. These talks are expected to address unresolved issues from the previous round in Saudi Arabia, which concluded without an agreement.
Furthermore, U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, announced on March 26 that the United States is actively pushing for the resumption of peace talks in Sudan by April 18th.
Analysts, Sudanese sources, and diplomats have observed that previous commitments, such as reducing inflammatory rhetoric and facilitating humanitarian aid, were not adhered to. The stalled talks were followed by renewed hostilities, with the Sudanese military reclaiming control of Omdurman and parts of Khartoum Bahri from the Rapid Support Forces. This development has boosted the military’s morale and potentially increased their dependence on military solutions, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
The lack of progress in the peace talks has shattered hopes for resolving the conflict that has led to the displacement of over 9.5 million people within and beyond Sudan, crippled the economy, and fueled ethnic violence in Darfur. It’s imperative for all parties involved to commit to the peace process in order to achieve a lasting resolution to the ongoing conflict.
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