August 23, 2024 (GENEVA) – Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have committed to allowing humanitarian access and improving civilian protection, international mediators said on Thursday, following 10 days of talks in Switzerland. The talks, hosted by a group of countries and organizations known as the Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan (ALPS) Group, aimed to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people and achieve a lasting cessation of hostilities. The ALPD which includes the United States of America, Switzerland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, the African Union, and the United Nations convened in Switzerland on August 14, 2024. The warring sides pledged to provide “safe and unhindered humanitarian access” through two key routes, enabling aid delivery to millions in need, a joint statement said. The RSF also committed to refraining from violations against civilians and attacks on humanitarian operations. The first route is through Adré crossing in West Darfur from Chad and the second is Dabbah Road with access through the Northern State to the Darfur region from Port Sudan. According to the statement, they also committed to improving the protection of civilians, especially women …

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