International Powers Urge Temporary Ceasefire in Sudan; Including United States, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Egypt
In the heart of Africa, the situation in Sudan remains a forgotten crisis, according to some editors. However, recent developments indicate that the international community is taking notice and taking action to help establish peace and stability in the country.
Foreign ministers from four nations have proposed a plan to end the conflict in Sudan. The plan includes a nine-month transitional process to establish civilian rule, aiming to meet the aspirations of the Sudanese people towards an independent, civilian-led government with broad-based legitimacy and accountability.
The four countries supporting this initiative are the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt. The UAE, however, has been accused by the Sudanese army of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a charge which the Gulf state denies.
The RSF, which holds most of the Darfur region, has declared a parallel government in the region, fueling fears of a de-facto partition. The Sudanese army, on the other hand, currently controls Sudan's east, north, and center.
The international community has shown concern over the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. The United Nations describes the situation as one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. The conflict in Sudan has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of people and displaced millions. In June, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for a weeklong ceasefire in El Fasher, North Darfur's besieged capital. More recently, the Quad (the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt) called for a three-month humanitarian truce in Sudan, followed by a permanent ceasefire.
The US has imposed sanctions on Sudanese Finance Minister Jibril Ibrahim and the Baraa Ibn-Malik Brigade, an Islamist militia. The sanctions aim to limit Islamist influence within Sudan and curtail Iran's regional activities. The international statement also rejects any role for 'violent extremist groups part of or evidently linked to the Muslim Brotherhood' in the transition process.
Egypt, an important ally of Sudan's regular army, has supported the call for a ceasefire. However, a meeting of the foreign ministers of the four countries was originally scheduled for July in Washington but was postponed due to disagreements between Egypt and the UAE.
The conflict in Sudan continues to pose a significant challenge, but the international community's renewed focus and efforts offer hope for a peaceful resolution and a brighter future for the Sudanese people. The UN has warned of starvation in southwestern Sudan, underscoring the urgency of these efforts. As the situation evolves, it is crucial that all parties involved prioritise the well-being of the Sudanese people and work towards a peaceful and democratic transition.
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