KHARTOUM: The Sudanese army has sent envoys to Saudi Arabia to discuss the details of a ceasefire in the process of being extended with paramilitary forces, according to a statement released late on Friday.
The move comes after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces announced the extension of a previous truce brokered under US-Saudi mediation, despite regular army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan endorsing a seven-day ceasefire announced by South Sudan on Wednesday.
The ongoing conflict between the rival security forces has resulted in multiple truces being agreed upon since the fighting erupted on April 15, but none have been respected.
The latest talks between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces in Saudi Arabia are seen as a crucial step towards achieving a lasting peace in the region.
The conflict in Sudan has been fueled by longstanding tensions between the regular army and paramilitary forces, with both sides accusing the other of supporting armed groups in the country’s restive Darfur region.
The decision to send envoys to Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks underscores the importance of regional diplomacy in resolving the conflict.
Saudi Arabia’s mediation efforts to build trust
The involvement of Saudi Arabia, a key player in international diplomacy, is seen as a positive development and could help to build trust between the warring factions.
The Sudanese army’s decision to send envoys to Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks with paramilitary forces is a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
While multiple truces have been agreed upon in the past, none have been respected, making it clear that a more robust approach is needed to achieve lasting peace in the region.
The involvement of Saudi Arabia in the mediation process is a positive development and could help to build trust between the rival factions.
