Washington – The United States has extended an olive branch to Sudan’s warring factions, inviting the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to ceasefire talks in Switzerland on August 14.
The talks, mediated by the US, will bring together regional and international stakeholders in an effort to halt the months-long violence that has ravaged the African nation. According to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the discussions aim to pave the way for humanitarian aid delivery and establish a robust system to monitor and enforce any agreements reached.
“The scale of suffering in Sudan is catastrophic,” Blinken said in a statement. “This senseless conflict must end.”
The upcoming talks follow previous negotiations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which failed to produce a lasting ceasefire. Since then, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan has deepened, with millions displaced and facing food shortages.
The conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has caused widespread destruction to Sudan’s infrastructure and healthcare system, pushing the country to the brink of famine. The international community has repeatedly urged both sides to end the fighting and allow for humanitarian access.
