• Saudi Arabia calls on Sudan factions to agree to new ceasefire

Arab News

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the United States are keen to resume formal talks between the delegations of Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, the Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

“Saudi Arabia and the United States remain steadfast in their commitment to the people of Sudan and call upon the parties to agree to and effectively implement a new ceasefire,” the statement said.

#Statement | The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America are keen to continue talks with the Sudanese negotiating delegations. pic.twitter.com/JNWnKNznwT

— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) June 4, 2023

The ministry said that the delegations of the Sudanese fighting factions are still in Jeddah, and continue to engage in daily negotiations.

“Those discussions are focused on facilitating humanitarian assistance and reaching agreement on near term steps the party must take before the Jeddah talks resume,” according to the statement. 

It added: “Facilitators stand ready to resume formal talks and remind parties that they must implement their obligations under the May 11 Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to protect the civilians of Sudan.”

The Sudanese parties had agreed to a ceasefire signed on May 20, 2023, following talks in Jeddah. But in the days that followed, there were violent clashes with gunfire echoing through Sudan’s capital. The second ceasefire agreement expired on June 3.