Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have expressed willingness to explore peaceful solutions to their prolonged conflict following U.S. President Joe Biden's call for renewed peace talks.
The war between the two factions has been ongoing for over 17 months, and its consequences for the country have been devastating.
On Wednesday, Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan reaffirmed the government's openness to all constructive efforts to end the conflict.
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RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo echoed similar sentiments the following day, emphasizing the importance of dialogue over violence.
"We reaffirm our commitment to ceasefire negotiations. We believe that the path to peace lies in dialogue, not random violence, and we will continue to engage in peace processes to secure a future free from fear and suffering for all Sudanese civilians," Dagalo stated on social media platform X.
Despite their statements, both leaders blamed each other for the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in more than 12,000 deaths since its inception in April 2023.
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The conflict began after tensions escalated between the army and RSF, who had previously been allies following a coup but later turned against each other.
Mediators led by the United States reported that last month, they had secured commitments from both parties during talks in Switzerland to improve humanitarian aid access.
However, the Sudanese army's absence from some discussions hindered progress.
Burhan further noted, "We stand ready to work with all international partners in pursuit of a peaceful resolution that alleviates the suffering of our people and sets Sudan on a path towards security, stability, the rule of law, and the democratic transfer of power."
