The U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello has arrived east Africa to continue diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Sudan and engage with Sudanese refugees and civilian leaders on restoring the path to an inclusive democratic future.
The Special Envoy started his journey to Nairobi and Addis Ababa on Sunday September 29, 2024, according to the information from the US state Department. “Building on diplomatic momentum forged during the UN General Assembly’s High-Level Week, the Special Envoy will meet with key officials, including from the AU and IGAD. He will also meet with Sudanese civil society and international NGO leaders focused on humanitarian support and protection of civilians,” the statement noted.
“The Special Envoy will continue efforts to advance an inclusive process for Sudan’s transition to civilian governance. These consultations will also inform our ongoing diplomatic efforts to press the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) to agree to humanitarian pauses leading to a comprehensive cessation of hostilities, and to expand humanitarian access.”
“The United States stands with the Sudanese people and their aspirations for peace, freedom, and justice. We call for the SAF and RSF to end the violence, to remove all barriers to addressing humanitarian needs, famine conditions, and gender-based violence, and to respect the laws of war with regards to civilian protection,” it said.