U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated today, Tuesday, that "the United States has invited the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces to participate in U.S.-mediated ceasefire talks starting on August 14 in Switzerland." He added in a statement that "the talks will include the African Union, Egypt, the UAE, and the United Nations as observers." Blinken stated that "Saudi Arabia will participate in hosting the discussions."