August 23, 2024 (GENEVA) – The United States is seeking an arms embargo on both sides of Sudan’s conflict and is open to working with any committed party, including Russia and China, to expand humanitarian aid and stop the war, the U.S. envoy to Sudan said on Friday. Tom Perriello told a press conference in Geneva that there were attempts to implement an arms embargo and stressed the need to overcome “veto” powers obstructing negotiations. A group of mediators led by the United States had tried to bring the warring sides to the negotiating table in Geneva, but the Sudanese army’s non-participation hindered the process. Perriello confirmed ongoing daily communication with army leaders, stating, “There are leaders who wanted to attend,” without providing further details. He continued, “Sudanese army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan was open to the army’s participation in the talks, but there are extremely negative political forces hindering him,” without specifying them. The U.S. envoy announced, for the first time, the United States’ readiness to work in partnership with any committed party, including Russia and China, to expand humanitarian aid delivery, protect civilians, and work to stop the war. Various reports and accusations from both sides of the …

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