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The Sudanese government announced its refusal to participate in the indirect deliberations proposed by the United Nations in Geneva, stressing its commitment to the procedures and discussions that take place through the Jeddah platform.
The government explained in an official statement that the delegation of experts, led by the Humanitarian Aid Commissioner, Ms. Salwa Adam Benia, arrived in Geneva based on an invitation to participate in an indirect dialogue on the humanitarian situation.
She indicated that a clear agenda for the discussions was not presented after the arrival of the Sudanese delegation, which raised questions about the intentions and effectiveness of the proposed meetings.
The statement also stated that the delegation was surprised by a request to move to the Palace of Conferences to begin discussions, which contradicts the agreed-upon nature of indirect negotiations and the desire to avoid media exposure of these deliberations, as requested by the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
The government stressed that it will not seek to establish new mediation platforms or deal with any alternative entities related to humanitarian relief, stressing the importance of implementing the agreements concluded through the Jeddah platform and maintaining existing cooperation with the United Nations to deliver humanitarian aid to Sudanese citizens affected by conflicts.
It is noteworthy that the United Nations announced that the two sides of the war in Sudan arrived in Geneva to participate in UN-led talks, with the aim of mediating a ceasefire agreement, facilitating the arrival and distribution of humanitarian aid, and protecting civilians.
It was noted that the talks will be “indirect,” and will be negotiated through UN envoy Ramtane Lamamra instead of a direct meeting between the two parties.
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