Egypt and Saudi Arabia called for an emergency meeting at the level of permanent representatives at the Arab League to discuss the situation in Sudan.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry held phone call with the Chairperson of AU Commission to discuss developments in Sudan and provide update to the Chairperson on the emergency meeting of the Arab League that was convened earlier on the same day.
US Secretary of State spoke to the leaders of both SAF and RSF and underscored the urgent need for a ceasefire.
US Secretary of State welcomed the announcement made by SAF and RSF on the intention to abide by a three-day Eid al-Fitr ceasefire.
South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit held telephone conversation with SAF and RSF leaders and expressed readiness of the High-Level IGAD delegation to undertake a mission to Sudan at the earliest opportunity available.
US brokered a three-day nationwide ceasefire between the two forces effective as of midnight 24 April.
Ethiopian Prime Minister held phone conversation with the two leadership of SAF and RSF on the need to settle their differences amicably.
South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit announced that the leaders of SAF and RSF agreed ‘in principle’ for a seven-day truce from 4 May to 11 May, as well as to name their representatives to peace talks.
President of the USA issued an executive order on imposing sanctions on certain persons destabilizing Sudan and undermining the goal of democratic transition.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry held phone calls with SAF and RSF leaders, calling for immediate ceasefire.President Salva kiir
Saudi Arabia and the US facilitated direct ‘pre-negotiation talks’ between the representatives of SAF and RSF in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The Somali Federal Government ‘warmly welcomed’ the start of talks between SAF and RSF in Jeddah.
The South African government:
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry met South Sudan’s President and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to discuss the consequences of the Sudan conflict on both countries and coordinate efforts to end the conflict.
The pre-negotiation talks facilitated by Saudi Arabia and the US culminated in the signing of a declaration of commitment to Protect Civilians of Sudan between SAF and RSF in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Egypt welcomed the signing of Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan.
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir dispatched special envoy to brief the leaders of Egypt, Kenya, Uganda, Djibouti, and Ethiopia on the ongoing diplomatic efforts and explore next steps.
Saudi Arabia and US facilitated the signing of a seven-day Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements between SAF and RSF in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The facilitators of the Jeddah ceasefire agreement (Saudi Arabia and the US) noted with concern the violations of the agreement by both sides.
Saudi Arabia and the US noted improved respect for the ceasefire agreement following serious violations of 24 May.
Saudi Arabia and the US urged the warring parties to extend the ceasefire, noting that the 20 May ceasefire was ‘imperfectly observed’.
Saudi Arabia and the US facilitated the signing of an agreement for a five-day extension to the 20 May Agreement between SAF and RSF in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia and the US announced a suspension of the Jeddah talks citing the ‘repeated serious violations’ of the 20 May short-term ceasefire and the extension to the ceasefire by the warring parties.
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned military-affiliated companies ‘fuelling both sides of the conflict in Sudan’.
US also announced economic sanctions and visa restrictions against actors perpetuating the violence, and released an updated Business Advisory on Sudan.
Saudi Arabia and the US announced that the representatives of SAF and RSF agreed to a 24-hour countrywide ceasefire beginning on 10 June. The facilitators threatened to adjourn the Jeddah Talks if the warring parties fail to observe the ceasefire.
Noting the reduced fighting during the ceasefire, Saudi Arabia and the US expressed readiness to reconvene formal Talks in Jeddah on condition that the warring parties show commitment to uphold their obligations under the Jeddah Declaration to Protect the Civilians of Sudan.
Saudi Arabia and the US brokered a new 72-hour ceasefire between SAF and RSF, effective starting from 18 June until 21 June. Like in the previous ceasefire, the facilitators threatened to adjourn the Jeddah Talks if the parties fail to observe the ceasefire.
President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea and Gen. Malik Agar, Vice President of the Transitional Sovereign Council of Sudan, convened in Asmara with the primary focus of their discussion on the ongoing situation in Sudan, on the prospects of ending the conflict, and Eritrea's role in resolving the conflict.
The UK government imposes sanctions on three corporate entities tied to the Sudanese Army and RSF to urge conflicting parties to partake in peace negotiations and enable the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
After a prolonged suspension of peace talks facilitated by Saudi Arabia and the United States, representatives from the Sudanese Army and RSF have reconvened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to resume talks.
During their encounter in Moscow, South Sudan's Kiir, and Russia’s Putin discussed matters concerning peace and security in Africa and agreed to cooperate in resolving the conflict in Sudan.
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan engaged with French lawmakers to discuss the situation in Sudan and how to resolve the conflict. Christophe Marion, the head of the French parliamentary caucus, conveyed his belief that South Sudan could serve as a stabilizing entity, potentially facilitating peace in Sudan and bringing stability to the region.
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir wrote to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni about the Sudan conflict and regional efforts to resolve the conflict and bring peace, urging an extraordinary IGAD Heads of State summit.
For two days, leaders of the signatories of Juba Peace Agreement convene in Juba with the objective of ending the current war and implement the peace accord in Sudan. At the conclusion of the meeting Salva Kiir, the president of South Sudan, has urged the political leaders of Sudan who signed the 2020 peace agreement to maintain Sudan's unity and sovereignty.
The Kenyan President William Ruto meet with the Sudanese General Abdel-Fattah Al Burhan, head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan in Nairobi. The two leaders:
The Ugandan President Museveni and RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo convened in Kampala and discussed the recent developments in Sudan, and how to end the war. Dagalo outlined his vision for negotiation, war cessation, and Sudan's reconstruction, emphasizing commitment to the December 9, 2023, IGAD’s heads of state and government meeting held in Djibouti.
The Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo in Addis Ababa to discuss the ongoing crisis and conflict resolution efforts. His visit coincided with the postponed meeting (it was postponed to early January 2024) with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Commander al-Burhan in Djibouti.
In a statement on Sudan's 68th anniversary of independence, the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken expressed deep concern over the war between the RSF and SAF, leading to war crimes, displacement, food insecurity, and a collapsing healthcare system. The U.S. urges the RSF and SAF to end the violent war and restore civilian governance, standing with the Sudanese people to achieve peace, security, and prosperity in the year 2024.
The RSF leader, Lt Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, discussed Sudan's situation with Kenyan President William Ruto in Nairobi.
RSF Commander Dagalo met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria. They discussed Sudan's ongoing war, addressing its root causes, extensive damage, and civilian displacement. Dagalo briefed Ramaphosa on efforts for peace through Jeddah and IGAD, emphasizing the commitment to cease hostilities despite challenges. Recognizing South Africa's pivotal role in Africa, Dagalo sought Ramaphosa's assistance in resolving the crisis and achieving security, stability, and lasting peace in Sudan. President Ramaphosa expressed South Africa’s support for the imminent face to face dialogue between General Dagalo and General Burhan and reiterated the need for an immediate ceasefire, and the dialogue towards permanent cessation of hostilities.
RSF leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame as part of a regional tour to seek international support for Sudan's peace process. Dagalo briefed Kagame on Sudan's political and security situation, highlighting ongoing peace initiatives. Kagame reaffirmed Rwanda's commitment to Sudan's peace process, emphasizing the importance of a political solution to alleviate Sudanese people's suffering and restore stability.
South Sudan offered to host a mediation process between warring parties in Sudan and restore peace in the announcement made by James Pitia Morgan, South Sudan's Minister of Foreign Affairs.
During her travel to Addis Ababa in connection with the African Union Summit, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee, accompanied by USAID Assistant Administrator for Africa Monde Muyangwa, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer and Ambassador to Sudan John Godfrey, held a series of meetings focused on addressing Sudan’s continuing conflict and humanitarian crisis.
US condemned the obstruction of humanitarian assistance and closing of civic space in Sudan.
US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, announced the appointment of Tom Perriello as US Special Envoy for Sudan.
The Special Envoy has the role to:
Donors pledged over 2 billion Euros to aid Sudan at a conference in Paris.
As the attack on El Fasher looms large, US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield outlined five points plan to prevent further bloodshed and suffering:
Egypt and Kuwait announced their rejection of foreign interference in the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
48 political and civil groups signed a political charter in Cairo, Egypt, which aims to establish a transitional period and initiate a Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue to determine the form and system of governance in Sudan.
Egypt announced a plan to host a conference for Sudanese political forces at the end of June 2024 to achieve consensus among the various political forces on strategies to establish lasting peace.
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held phone call with SAF leader General al-Burhan to discuss ceasefire, humanitarian access, and resumption of negotiations.
The US sanctioned RSF leader Mohammad Hamdan Daglo (Hemedti) for committing genocide in Sudan’s Darfur region during the war. Secretary Blinken had previously determined that RSF and its allied militias committed war crimes, crimes against humanity, and ethnic cleansing.
The US sanctioned Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, leader of the SAF, for committing atrocities, targeting civilians and infrastructure, executing civilians, using food deprivation as a tactic of war, deliberately obstructing emergency humanitarian aid, and hindering both peace efforts and the political transition to a civilian government.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait opposed plans to establish a parallel government by the RSF and its allies.
Sudan filed an application against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), alleging violations of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crimes of Genocide in relation to the Masalit group in Sudan. The application concerned acts committed by the RSF against the Masalit group in Darfur, which Sudan claims were perpetrated and enabled through direct financial, political, and military support from the UAE.
The US State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs expressed its ‘deep concern’ over reports that the RSF and aligned actors have signed a transitional constitution for Sudan, stating further that attempts to establish a parallel government are unhelpful for the country's peace and security, risking further instability and de facto partition.
