Norwegian Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim stated on Wednesday that "the possibility of achieving peace in Sudan seems distant," as it is challenging to determine a concrete next step toward ending the war between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army. Norway has been trying, like others, to promote negotiations, including a humanitarian conference on Sudan held in Cairo in November, according to the Minister of International Development.
She told Reuters this week, "We managed to bring some organizations and some voices from Sudan to Egypt to discuss ways to move forward... but determining the concrete next steps toward peace is really difficult." She added that the parties must stop the violence and "open a political space where we can help them start a dialogue."
Tvinnereim explained that Norway, as a member of the Troika, feels a particular commitment to assist where possible, emphasizing the importance of preparing for a potential return to civilian rule through an "inclusive political process." She stated, "A solution must be found for the conflict within Sudan and the region." The conflict broke out in April 2023, forcing 7.5 million people to flee, making Sudan face the largest displacement crisis in the world. Norway is part of the Troika group (the trio) along with the United States and Britain, which seeks to guide Western policy regarding Sudan.
