United Nations Hopes for Concrete Progress in Geneva Talks on Sudan

Sudan Events – Reports

The Deputy Spokesperson for the United Nations, Farhan Haq, stated that the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy for Sudan, Ramlan Lamamra, is leading a UN delegation participating as observers in the talks on Sudan, hosted by the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Switzerland in Geneva.

Responding to questions from journalists at the daily press conference, UN spokesperson Farhan Haq said that the Secretary-General’s personal envoy to Sudan hopes that the US-Saudi-Swiss initiative will lead to tangible progress towards an immediate ceasefire and improved humanitarian access. He emphasized that the United Nations’ participation as an observer is part of a broader coordination role to enhance harmonious international mediation for peacebuilding in Sudan.

Haq added that this aligns with Lamamra’s efforts to enhance humanitarian assistance and protect civilians across Sudan, including through indirect talks held with the parties in Geneva in July. He said, “We want to see the participation of all parties so that the talks can be as successful as possible.”