Cairo: Egypt announced plans to host a crucial conference next month aimed at uniting Sudan’s civilian political factions alongside regional and global stakeholders, according to a statement from the Egyptian foreign ministry on Tuesday.
The forthcoming conference intends to foster dialogue and collaboration among Sudan’s civilian groups with the overarching goal of achieving a sustainable and comprehensive peace agreement. Egypt aims to facilitate discussions that will pave the way for lasting peace and stability in Sudan.
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Since April 2023, Sudan has been embroiled in a devastating civil war pitting the Sudanese army, under the leadership of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. The conflict has resulted in a significant loss of life, with thousands of civilians perishing amidst the violence.
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Despite concerted efforts by prominent global and regional actors, including the United States, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, peace negotiations between the conflicting factions have thus far remained elusive.
