US Backs IGAD’s Sudan Peace Plan: A Game-Changer for Conflict Resolution
On Sunday, the United States backed the resolutions made by the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) aimed at resolving the conflict in Sudan, which were reached on December 9th.
The resolutions involved discontinuing President William Ruto’s position as the Chair of the IGAD Quartet Group of Nations aiming to address the Sudan crisis.
According to a declaration from the US Department, the dominant world power declared complete backing for the resolutions.
“We welcome the Intergovernmental Authority on Development’s leadership toward resolving the Sudan conflict,” US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated.
Miller stated that the U.S. would persist in working together with IGAD, the African Union, and additional groups to achieve political steadiness in Sudan.
The United States announced its intention to advocate for an unqualified truce between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council of the Republic of the Sudan, suggested an absolute ceasefire, which was subsequently approved by IGAD.
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At the 41st Special Assembly of IGAD Heads of State and Government convened in Djibouti on December 9th, President Ruto presented a report outlining the blueprint for attaining peace and stability in Sudan.
IGAD expressed appreciation for the Quartet’s completion of its assignment in terminating Ruto’s position, indicating that it would now support and push for the execution of the next steps.
IGAD additionally decided to establish a new group for mediation, consisting of esteemed diplomatic and political figures, to replace Ruto’s team.
General Abdel-Fattah Al Burhan’s accusation that President William Ruto was favoring one side in the conflict hindered his leadership in spearheading the peace process.
The two leaders later mended their differences following a high-level meeting at State House, Nairobi on November 13.
US Backs IGAD’s Sudan Peace Plan: A Game-Changer for Conflict Resolution
