(Lt Gen Hemetti in his letter pledged to coordinate with the RSF’s SARHO, not the government  body Humanitarian Aid Commission) 19 July 2024 (GENEVA) – Indirect talks facilitated by the United Nations in Geneva between the Sudanese government and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) concluded on Friday without a humanitarian agreement, but resulted in unilateral commitments from one of the parties. UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy to Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, and his team facilitated approximately 20 separate discussion sessions with the government and RSF delegations between July 11th and 19th. The talks centred on strategies to guarantee the delivery of humanitarian aid to all Sudanese requiring assistance, as well as various approaches to protect civilians throughout the nation. In a statement following the talks, Lamamra described the discussions as an “encouraging initial step in a longer and complex process,” while acknowledging that unilateral commitments do not constitute agreements with the UN. He welcomed the commitments announced by one of the parties to enhance humanitarian assistance and the protection of civilians. Lamamra intends to continue engaging with both sides to follow up on the implementation of these commitments and address critical issues. He urged both parties to intensify their efforts towards peace …

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