GENEVA: Members of the global community gathered in Switzerland for Sudan ceasefire negotiations on Friday, where a joint statement was issued calling for the safe passage of aid groups into Sudan.
According to the statement the delegations in Geneva welcome the decision by the Sudanese Armed Forces to open the Adre border crossing, a major step for saving lives and preventing the spread of famine.
“We call on the Rapid Support Forces to take immediate steps to ensure that the aid groups entering through the Adre border are provided safety, unfettered humanitarian access, and operational independence from armed and political actors,” said the statement
The statement further said immediate measures must be taken to move humanitarian aid into Darfur and across Sudan with safe and uninterrupted passage to the people in need, regardless of which party controls territory.
It added the expansion of humanitarian aid is the top priority for the countries gathered in Switzerland.
The US-sponsored negotiations on achieving a truce for the devastating conflict in Sudan started on Wednesday this week. The talks, are being held behind closed doors in an undisclosed location.
