tag

The State of Qatar expressed deep concern over the escalation and repeated attacks targeting civilian and vital facilities in El Obeid, the Republic of the Sudan, calling on all parties to de-escalate tensions, exercise restraint and avoid further fighting, warning that continued hostilities would have catastrophic consequences for civilians. In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the importance of resorting to dialogue among all Sudanese parties to bring the armed conflict to a permanent end and address the humanitarian situation, in addition to launching broad negotiations that would ultimately lead to a comprehensive agreement and lasting peace. The Ministry reiterated the State of Qatar's unwavering support for the unity, independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Sudan, its rejection of any form of interference in its internal affairs, and its full respect for the choices of the brotherly Sudanese people in pursuit of freedom, peace, justice, and prosperity.

The United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt proposed a roadmap to end the conflict in Sudan, calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire following a three-month truce and for a nine-month transitional process to establish a civilian-led government.In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of the four countries urged a three-month humanitarian truce to allow urgent delivery of aid, to be followed by a permanent ceasefire. They stressed that there was no military solution to the conflict and warned that the current situation was causing unacceptable suffering and posing risks to peace and security. The ministers also rejected any return of Sudan's former regime or groups linked to it.The warring parties in Sudan have not yet stated their positions on this initiative.This joint appeal followed a call last June by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for a one-week truce in El Fasher, a proposal accepted by the Sudanese army but rejected by the Rapid Support Forces.The war in Sudan has created the world's worst humanitarian crisis, pushing much of the population into famine and leaving millions in extremely dire conditions.