Informed sources reported that the U.S. administration has given the Sudanese army a "deadline of no more than three days" to participate in negotiations in Switzerland to stop the war in the country, confirming that consultations will begin on August 14 of this year. U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, stated late Monday to Tuesday: "We have not received a response from the commander of the Sudanese army, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, regarding his participation in the negotiations." He added in a conversation with a select group of Sudanese activists in Geneva: "We haven't received a response from the Sudanese army regarding its participation in the talks... We expect that the Sudanese army delegation will join the negotiations within two or three days."
Perriello noted that the delegation sent by the Sudanese government in Port Sudan to consult with the party in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, did not discuss the agenda related to a ceasefire and humanitarian issues, focusing solely on political arrangements. A high-ranking U.S. official, in indirect meetings with a group of Sudanese on Tuesday, indicated that she was informed of the arrival of the "Rapid Support Forces" delegation in Geneva to participate in the negotiations. She confirmed that the negotiations would begin at the scheduled times "even if the Sudanese army does not participate."
It is likely that none of the officials representing the military leadership in Sudan will attend. “The Middle East” learned that the "Rapid Support Forces" delegation to Geneva, led by Ezzedine Al-Safi, is accompanied by several key advisors to the commander of the "Rapid Support Forces," Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as "Hemetti."
For its part, the "Rapid Support Forces" announced via the platform "X" that its delegation arrived in Geneva on Tuesday, stating that the delegation "carries the desire and sincere will to put an end to the suffering of the Sudanese people." It confirmed that "(the Rapid Support Forces) is positively engaging with all regional and international initiatives to stop the war and achieve lasting peace in Sudan."
It stated: "We look forward to constructive and fruitful talks that will help facilitate humanitarian assistance to all those affected by the war, as well as explore effective mechanisms to enhance the protection of civilians." It expressed hope that "the Sudanese Armed Forces delegation would respond to the call to discuss the issues of the Sudanese people in building a new state that establishes a democratic system in the country."
