Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) anounced that extremely alarmed by reports of fighting in different parts of Khartoum between Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and is following the situation closely.
IGAD’s secretary Dr Workneh Gebeyehu urges both sides to immediately cease fighting, de-escalate the situation, and resolve their differences through dialogue.
Th Sudanese parties and stakeholders including SAF and RSF have made commendable progress in the past few months towards signing a final political agreement and formation of a civilian-led transitional government, and these reports of fighting will not only cause setback but will also cause serious insecurity and instability to Sudan and the region at large.
The Executive Secretary urges both sides to give dialogue a chance, cease hostilities, and allow the Sudanese people continue observing Ramadhan fasting in peace.
IGAD added that, it will continue to stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan in their aspiration for peace.
