Tripartite Talks Between Sudan, UN, and Egypt on Humanitarian Situation and Militia Violations
Joint talks were held in Port Sudan on Tuesday, between Sudan, Egypt, and the United Nations to discuss the situation in Sudan and the humanitarian developments that followed the Rapid Support Forces militia’s takeover of El Fasher.
The talks included Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mohi El-Din Salem, Egyptian Foreign Minister, Badr Abdel-Aty, and UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Tom Fletcher.
Mohi El-Din Salem stated in a press conference that the meeting focused on the situation that arose after the militia entered El Fasher and the subsequent displacement of large numbers of citizens fearing the killings, and rapes perpetrated by Rapid Support Forces elements.
Salem added that the meetings “discussed in detail the humanitarian situation of displaced persons in the areas of Ad-Dabba and Tawila, as well as the situation of those besieged in Babanusa, Kadugli, and Dilling.” He noted that the opinions “were completely aligned during the tripartite meeting regarding the necessity for the international community to fulfill its responsibilities and pressure the rebel militia and the countries supporting it.”
The minister indicated that “the meeting also addressed the issue of mercenaries brought in by the militia from various countries, including Colombia, West Africa, and some neighboring countries.”
He called for this matter to be addressed seriously and dealt with appropriately in accordance with the provisions of international law and international humanitarian law.
He added, “We believe that this visit, and the other visit by this senior UN official, will lead to serious steps on the ground.” He emphasized that the Sudanese government will continue its serious efforts to expel the militia and mercenaries from the country, pointing out that what is happening is a direct invasion involving killings, torture, and looting. He added, “If the international community truly wants to address the situation in Sudan, it must address these matters with this level of detail and on this scale.”