Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of the Rapid Support Forces, called on the UN Security Council to suspend Sudan’s membership in the United Nations, given the absence of an effective government in the country since the coup it witnessed on October 25.
This request came during a speech addressed by Dagalo through his delegation participating in the Geneva talks, which dealt with the humanitarian situation and the protection of civilians in Sudan.
In his speech, Dagalo pointed out the necessity of imposing a no-fly zone over areas devoid of military operations, and demanded strict measures that criminalize depriving civilians of obtaining documents proving their identities based on factors such as race, geography, religion, or political affiliation.
He also pledged to facilitate the arrival of humanitarian aid to all parts of Sudan, especially the areas under its control, stressing that his forces are capable and prepared to protect convoys and humanitarian workers.
In the same context, Izz al-Din al-Safi, a member of the negotiating delegation, spoke about the forces’ preparations to confront negative phenomena, and the formation of courts to try members of the Rapid Support Forces involved in violations, accusing the negotiating groups from Port Sudan of not being serious about reaching understandings to end the conflict.
The talks in Geneva concluded without reaching a final agreement, despite the confirmation of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ramtane Lamamra, that the talks represent an encouraging initial step.
Indirect talks were launched to deliver humanitarian aid, as the two parties expressed a “principled agreement” to open some crossings to allow the entry of humanitarian aid, but disagreements over some details, such as how to ensure the safety of relief workers and how to distribute aid, remained unresolved.
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