Daijiworld Media Network - Khartoum
Khartoum, Nov 22: Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced that it is closely watching and receptive to renewed international initiatives aimed at securing a ceasefire in the war-torn country.
In a statement posted on its Telegram channel on Friday, the RSF expressed “great interest and appreciation” for mounting diplomatic efforts and affirmed its readiness to respond constructively to these proposals.
The declaration came shortly after US President Donald Trump revealed he had begun working on a plan to help end the Sudan conflict, noting that the move was initiated at the request of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a meeting at the White House.
The RSF extended its gratitude to the Quartet nations — the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt — for their continued mediation. In September, the Quartet called for a three-month humanitarian pause in fighting, followed by a nine-month transitional political process designed to pave the way for a comprehensive peace agreement.
Meanwhile, Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council voiced support for the diplomatic efforts led by Saudi Arabia and the US, stressing its willingness to engage in dialogue aimed at securing a fair and lasting peace. “We are ready to engage with the United States and Saudi Arabia to achieve the peace that our people are waiting for,” the council said.
The conflict between Sudan’s military and the RSF, which erupted in April 2023, has resulted in thousands of deaths and forced millions from their homes across Sudan and neighbouring regions.
In a related development, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and foreign minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, during which they discussed the evolving situation in Sudan and bilateral relations. Both leaders underscored the urgent need for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access to civilians caught in the conflict.
According to the US State Department, the discussion continued efforts by both countries to push for a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan.