The negotiations, cloaked in secrecy, restarted last week , following circulating rumours about the suspension of the talks. Some sources indicated the suspension might be temporary. While both parties have reached consensus on several aspects of a draft text concerning cessation of hostilities, they remain divided on fundamental issues. Initial understandings have been reached, on general principles for the negotiations and a monitoring and verification mechanism of a new truce, which involves the establishment of a joint ceasefire centre to be run by Saudi Arabia.
Multiple truces have failed in the past due to non-adherence to their terms. The statement did not mention the US joint mediation efforts with Saudi Arabia. The failure of the warring parties to implement the provisions of the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan, signed on May 11 , has become a major stumbling block to reaching common ground.
The declaration mandated the evacuation of RSF troops from homes, public facilities such as hospitals, water stations, and government offices, and other obligations that have remained unfulfilled. Skip to content. Facebook Twitter Soundcloud Youtube.
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