Middle East (Washington Insider Magazine) – Disruptions have continued throughout the Sudanese region, prompting officials to move the Sudan summit to a new location in Cairo. Many are finding this newfound Cairo summit to signal the rising political and cultural tensions that are a direct result of the failed ceasefire between Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Army.
What Is The Purpose Of The Cairo Summit?
The Cairo summit (originally meant to be held in Sudan) was designed to be a gathering place to determine how to bring peace to the Sudanese region. Rising attention from the U.N. has prompted many to question the proximity and possibility of civil war on the horizon, especially as escalations occur with RSF.
What Topics Will The Cairo Summit Cover?
Beyond peace talks, the Cairo summit will also be working alongside neighboring regions to support the Sudanese residents with much-needed resources in a fluid, coordinated effort. The Egyptian presidency suite expects to see other support given from regional and international organizations, both from neighboring countries and abroad.
Prior to the launch of the Cairo summit, there has been little to no progress made with other diplomatic methods. RSF members and the Sudanese army have refused to negotiate thus far, which has since given way to a committed stalemate.
Talks Will Continue Outside Of The Cairo Summit
While the summit is meant to be an anticipated place of unity for both parties, regional experts are anticipating a secondary chat in Addis Ababa (the Ethiopian capital) for diplomacy and “talks” early next week.
These talks are determined to be primarily between Sudanese civilians (that are both army-affiliated and non) as well as members of the RSF, who last had a touchpoint overthrowing President Omar al-Bashir.
Talks were precluded by discourse and disagreement that was identified last week as the army clashed with the RSF in the southern outskirts region of Khartoum. Smaller battles were also seen south of the area’s capital, prompting further unrest.
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