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Juba hints at possible restart of Sudan peace talks

Sudanese greet army soldiers loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, in the Red Sea city of Port Sudan, on April 16, 2023.(AFP)

By Foreign Reporter | 03 Apr 2024

IGAD's special envoy to Sudan Lawrence Korbandy on Tuesday met with the South Sudanese foreign minister, James Pitia Morgan in preparation for his visit to the bloc's secretariat in Djibouti.

South Sudan has hinted at the possibility of peace talks resuming between warring factions in Sudan, citing progress in preparatory efforts.

On Tuesday, South Sudan's Deputy Foreign Minister, Ramadan Mohamed Abdallah Goch, stated, "Progress has been made, but peace talks can't happen overnight. All parties need to be engaged."

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He added, "Based on diplomatic efforts by the AU, IGAD, and others, there are indications of a possible resumption."

Goch did not provide details on the location or timing of the potential talks but revealed collaboration between the Arab League, Saudi Arabia, the US, the UN, and regional bodies in presenting ceasefire proposals to Sudanese stakeholders.

Speaking anonymously to Sudan Tribune, a second South Sudanese official indicated that preparations are complete and talks will commence once participants are chosen.

Discussions will likely focus on outstanding issues from the previous round in Saudi Arabia, which ended without an agreement.

IGAD's special envoy to Sudan Lawrence Korbandy on Tuesday met with the South Sudanese foreign minister, James Pitia Morgan in preparation for his visit to the bloc's secretariat in Djibouti.

Discussions during the meeting centred on the Sudan peace process.

The African Union Commission Chairman Moussa Faki in January appointed three prominent African personalities as members of the AU High-level Panel on Sudan.

The panel is headed by top Ghanaian diplomat Mohamed Ibn Chambas.

Former Ugandan vice president Speciosa Wandira-Kazibwe and Francisco Madeira, a Mozambican diplomat are members.