The US Special Envoy to Sudan, Tom Perriello, revealed on Tuesday that both the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have shown no willingness to resume negotiations in the coming days, despite being formally invited back to the negotiating table.
Perriello arrived in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, as part of a regional tour aimed at exerting more pressure to end the conflict in Sudan.
During his meeting with women’s groups, political parties, armed movements, resistance committees, and Sudanese professionals in Kampala, Perriello stated, “The army and the RSF have not indicated readiness to resume negotiations in Jeddah in the coming days, despite receiving invitations to start talks.”
Reports have surfaced about the potential resumption of Jeddah negotiations next Thursday, with both parties having received invitations to commence a new round.
He emphasized that the US administration places special importance on Sudan, prioritizing an end to the war, especially since the Sudanese crisis has been largely forgotten and no longer captures global attention.
Perriello asserted that the US opposes power-sharing among warring factions, explaining that they have discussed this issue with the African Union. He argued that including conflicting parties in governance would lead to further disputes, necessitating the formation of a civilian government.
He highlighted that over the past three months, he has held sessions with international parties to discuss ending the war in Sudan and facilitating humanitarian aid. Perriello noted that the US is open to any ideas and proposals that align with the Sudanese people’s conditions.
He stated that the US supports a Sudanese-led dialogue facilitated by the African Union.
Perriello stressed that the US is seeking the involvement of the UAE and Egypt in the Jeddah platform to help achieve a ceasefire and end the conflict in Sudan.
He concluded, “The future of Sudan will not be determined by other countries but by the Sudanese people, with civilians playing a crucial role.”
Perriello also confirmed ongoing efforts to integrate parties previously involved in the conflict into the negotiation process.
