Sudanese Embassy Welcomes Congressional Amendments to Sudan Peace Bill; Reaffirms Commitment to Civilian Transition and Accountability

Washington – Sudanhorizon

The Sudanese Embassy in Washington has welcomed the action taken by the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee to advance H.R. 1939, known as the “U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act,” affirming that Sudan shares with Congress and the American people a commitment to ending the suffering of Sudanese citizens and achieving a just and lasting peace in the country.

In a press statement issued on Friday, the embassy expressed its appreciation for Congress’s continued attention to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, emphasizing the importance of efforts aimed at ensuring unhindered humanitarian access, protecting civilians, and supporting peace and stability initiatives.

The embassy particularly praised what it described as the prudent leadership of Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Ranking Member Gregory Meeks following the removal of language calling for action within the United Nations General Assembly Credentials Committee to invoke Rule 29 of its Rules of Procedure in an effort to challenge the legitimacy of Sudan’s representation in international institutions.

According to the embassy, the amendment reflects an understanding of the importance of respecting Sudan’s sovereignty and legitimate institutions, which it described as a fundamental pillar for achieving peace and strengthening the ongoing partnership between Khartoum and Washington. The embassy also expressed gratitude to committee members for addressing concerns raised regarding the provision.

At the same time, the Sudanese government voiced reservations about what it considered the continued use of language that places the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces on equal footing. The statement stressed that the Sudanese Armed Forces are the country’s constitutional national institution responsible for safeguarding the state and preserving its territorial integrity, while noting that leaders within the committee itself had previously described some actions of the Rapid Support Forces as amounting to genocide.

The embassy reaffirmed Sudan’s full support for the principle of accountability, while emphasizing that any accountability measures should be based on the realities of the conflict and on determinations already made by the United States regarding the situation.

According to the statement, the Sudanese government also renewed its commitment to a Sudanese-owned and Sudanese-led political transition toward democratic civilian rule, ensuring unrestricted humanitarian assistance to all affected populations, holding perpetrators of violations of international humanitarian law accountable, and enhancing the participation of women and youth in shaping the country’s future.

The embassy emphasized that Sudan views the United States as an important partner in efforts to achieve peace, stating that the committee’s decision—particularly the removal of the credentials-related provision—demonstrates what can be achieved through dialogue and mutual respect.

The statement concluded by expressing hope that Khartoum and Washington can work toward their shared objective of ending the war and building a peaceful and democratic future for Sudan, noting that cooperation between the two countries can help bring that goal closer to reality.

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