Geneva, August 13(Darfur24)
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF)negotiating delegation arrived in Geneva in preparation for participating in the ceasefire talks scheduled for Wednesday, while the participation of the Sudanese army remains unclear, as it has not yet expressed approval or rejection.
RSF advisor, Pasha Tabiq, said on the “X” platform that the RSF delegation arrived in the Swiss capital to participate in the ceasefire negotiations called for by the US State Department, in order to deliver humanitarian aid to those in need and alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people.
For his part, the US Special Envoy to Sudan, Tom Perriello, said on “X” platform that the international community is converging in Switzerland to alleviate agony of the Sudanese people, with intensive diplomatic efforts, adding, “The time for peace has come.”
The US ambassador had previously tweeted on X platform that “so far, the Sudanese Armed Forces have not agreed to participate in the Geneva talks, however, we will continue with our international and technical partners to explore all options to support the people of Sudan.”
He added “we can accomplish more if the Sudanese Armed Forces decide to send a high-level delegation, as the Rapid Support Forces have already agreed to do.”
He stressed that the United States of America and its partners stand with the Sudanese people in moving forward with all efforts aimed at reaching a cessation of violence and expanding humanitarian access now.
He continued, saying: “I am greatly inspired by the growing momentum from international partners and Sudanese civil society ahead of the peace talks scheduled to begin next Wednesday, and I am grateful to the humanitarian experts, advocates for the rights of Sudanese women and youth, and African and Gulf partners who are working to stop the violence and famine, and we hope that the Sudanese Armed Forces will seize this opportunity to work together to produce real results immediately.”
He noted that the Sudanese people have been facing an unspeakable tragedy for nearly 18 months, with more than half the population forced from their homes or facing severe hunger. “The Sudanese people cannot afford to wait any longer, that is why the United States and our partners will launch a renewed diplomatic effort in Switzerland this week to support a national and humanitarian cessation of violence, and to enforce these past agreements and deals,” he added.