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August 11, 2024 (Jeddah) – Consultations between the Sudanese government and US officials in Jeddah failed to reach an agreement on the Sudanese government’s participation in the upcoming peace talks in Geneva, casting a shadow on the negotiations scheduled to begin in three days.
The Sudanese delegation, led by Mines Minister Mohamed Bashir Abu Nommo, sought assurances that the talks would focus on the implementation of the existing Jeddah Agreement signed in May and that not only the military but all components of the government would be represented.
However, the US side, led by special envoy Tom Berillo, reportedly insisted that the Geneva talks were primarily military in nature, aimed at achieving a ceasefire and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid. They also insisted that the invitation was extended to military leaders of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
This gap in expectations led to the breakdown of the Jeddah consultations, with the Sudanese delegation returning to Port Sudan on Sunday.
Military sources told Sudan Tribune that the US had not adequately addressed the government’s concerns, particularly regarding the implementation of the Jeddah Agreement and the representation of civilian stakeholders in the negotiations.
The failure to reach an agreement in Jeddah raises questions about the prospects of the Geneva talks due to begin on August 14.
Diplomatic sources told Sudan Tribune that although the Sudanese government is cautious about negotiations, it is willing to explore all avenues and has agreed to hold preliminary consultations with the US government.
The sources expect the delegation to return to Port Sudan on Sunday and anticipate high-level communications between the military leadership and the U.S. administration in the coming days aimed at resolving differences that emerged during recent consultations in Jeddah.
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