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| Sudanese army's return to negotiations hinges on RSF withdrawal from Khartoum: statement |
| 2023-07-31 |
| [SUDANTRIBUNE] The return of the Sudanese army delegation to the negotiating table depends on the mediators’ ability to persuade the RSF to implement commitments previously agreed between the two sides, said a statement released on Saturday. On July 27, the Sudanese army announced the return of its negotiating delegation from Jeddah for further consultations, pointing out that the Rapid Support Forces refuse to evacuate civilian homes, public facilities, and roads as agreed in the Jeddah Declaration for the Protection of Civilians in Sudan of May 11, 2023. In a statement on July 29, the Sudanese Foreign Ministry confirmed that the refusal of the "rebel forces" to implement their signed commitments is the reason behind the stalemate of Jeddah talks, prompting the delegation of the Sudanese Armed Forces to return to the homeland. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms the delegation’s readiness to return to the Jeddah platform as soon as the Saudi and American mediators are able to overcome the obstacles and hindrances that prevented the continuation of the talks," stressed the statement. The foreign ministry further emphasized the army’s willingness to reach a fair agreement that would stop hostilities and pave the way for discussing post-war issues. |
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