Sudan’s Transitional President Al-Burhan Lauds Djibouti’s Role in Peace Efforts

“I thank the Republic of Djibouti, which has had longstanding relations with Sudan, for its vital role in peace-building efforts in Sudan and mediation of our warring parties. IGAD, of which Djibouti is holding the presidency, has also contributed to the de-escalation of the conflict, and as leaders of Sudan, we are committed to sacrificing our differences and ending the conflict,” said the president of the Transitional Sovereignty of Sudan, Al-Burhan.

Earlier this month, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Saudi Arabia, the United States, and the African Union convened a meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, aimed at discussing the ongoing conflict and mediating between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Both parties welcomed regional and international initiatives in this direction, calling for their coordination to enhance effectiveness.

Sudan has been gripped by violent conflicts that erupted on April 15, 2023, starting from a disagreement and armed clashes between the Sudanese Army and the Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the conflicts have affected 24.7 million people, including the killing of over 5,000 civilians, internal displacement of 5.1 million people, and 1.2 million cross-border displacements.