Despite the Sudanese government’s reluctance to engage in negotiations, the United States will continue its attempts to establish a humanitarian truce in the country, U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello stated on Monday.
Citing the necessity to safeguard the implementation of the May 2023 Jeddah agreement, the Sudanese administration declined to take part in the Geneva discussions, which were hosted by Saudi Arabia and Switzerland. They also expressed disapproval of the UAE’s involvement in the negotiations.
“We could accomplish far more if SAF (Sudanese Armed Forces) decides to send a senior delegation, as RSF (Rapid Support Forces) has already agreed to do,” Perriello said, expressing dissatisfaction with the Sudanese decision.
In addition, he denounced the RSF’s alleged shelling of civilian sites and deemed the deaths that ensued “unacceptable.”
“The forthcoming negotiations in Switzerland will address these alleged violations of international humanitarian law,” Perriello stated.
The United States is steadfast in its pursuit of humanitarian aid and peace for the people of Sudan, notwithstanding the obstacles.
According to Perriello, “the United States and our allies stand with the people of Sudan in pushing forward with all efforts to produce a cessation of violence and expanded humanitarian access now.”
