What is the U.S. State Department’s Comment on Perriello’s Visit to Sudan

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The U.S. State Department announced that its Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, held productive discussions in Sudan and has departed for Djibouti to meet with officials from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). From there, he will travel to Rome for meetings with government officials from Italy and the Holy See, as well as representatives from the United Nations and non-governmental organizations, to address the crisis in Sudan.

The State Department added that Perriello concluded a one-day visit to Port Sudan on Monday, where he held meetings with Sudanese officials, including the Chairman of the Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudanese civil society members, and officials from the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office and the Humanitarian Coordinator’s Office.

A press release issued by the State Department stated that the trip underscores “the United States’ ongoing commitment to working with the people of Sudan and our international partners to resolve the conflict, the humanitarian crisis, and the appalling human rights abuses in Sudan.”

The statement highlighted that the Special Envoy engaged in frank dialogue with Sudanese officials about the need to cease hostilities and enable unhindered humanitarian access. This includes local pauses in fighting to allow the delivery of emergency relief supplies and the commitment to forming a civilian government.

The statement further noted that Perriello expressed appreciation for the recent expansion of humanitarian access to famine-stricken areas in Sudan. He listened to the courageous UN humanitarian officials working to deliver emergency aid to the Sudanese people despite immense challenges and thanked them for their efforts.
The statement affirmed that the Special Envoy prioritized meeting with members of Sudanese civil society to discuss their humanitarian work through local community pathways to deliver urgent assistance to vulnerable communities and internally displaced persons.