Tripartite Talks Between Sudan, the UN, and Egypt on Humanitarian Situation and Militia Violations
Port Sudan – Sudanhorizon
Tripartite talks between Sudan, Egypt, and the United Nations were held in Port Sudan on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Sudan and the humanitarian developments following the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) takeover of El Fasher.
The meeting brought together Sudanese Foreign Minister and Minister of International Cooperation Moheiddin Salem, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty, and UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher.
In a press statement, Minister Salem said the discussions focused on the situation that emerged after the militia’s entry into El Fasher, which triggered the mass displacement of civilians fleeing killings, assaults, and sexual violence carried out by RSF elements.
Salem explained that the talks examined in detail the humanitarian conditions faced by displaced persons in Al-Dabba and Tawila, as well as those trapped in Babnousa, Kadugli, and Dilling. He added that the parties were in full agreement on the need for the international community to assume its responsibilities and exert pressure on the rebel militia and the states supporting it.
The minister further revealed that the talks addressed the issue of foreign mercenaries recruited by the militia from various countries, including Colombia, West Africa, and neighboring states, urging that the matter be handled seriously and in accordance with international and humanitarian law.
“We believe this visit — along with the upcoming one by this senior UN official — will be followed by concrete steps on the ground,” Salem said, stressing that the Sudanese government will continue its efforts to expel the militia and foreign mercenaries from the country.
He concluded, “What is happening now is a direct invasion involving killings, executions, and looting. If the international community truly wishes to address the situation in Sudan, it must recognize and respond to it in these exact terms and with the seriousness it deserves.”
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