The United States will continue its efforts to secure a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan, despite the army-run government’s refusal to participate in ongoing talks, U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, announced on Monday.
The Sudanese government, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, declined to join the negotiations hosted by Saudi Arabia and Switzerland in Geneva. The regime cited the need to focus on implementing the Jeddah agreement reached in May 2023 as the primary reason for their absence. Additionally, the government expressed objections to the involvement of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the negotiations.
Perriello expressed disappointment over the al-Burhan regime’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 committed to pursuing peace and providing 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.
The situation in Sudan remains critical as international efforts continue to seek an end to the conflict and alleviate the humanitarian crisis affecting millions in the country.