Political efforts in Sudan's war at stake as clashes escalate
2024-08-18 10:14:21 source：CGTN
August 17, 2024
The armed clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been escalating across Sudan despite the ongoing peace talks in Geneva, putting efforts for a political settlement at stake.
In a statement on Friday, the Sinnar Youth Gathering, a volunteer group, said that at least 80 people were killed in an attack by the RSF on a village in Sinnar state in southeastern Sudan.
The peace talks in Geneva commenced on Wednesday in an effort to achieve a nationwide ceasefire and facilitate humanitarian access. But only the RSF participated in the talks, while the SAF declined to join, citing concerns regarding the agenda and participants of the negotiations.
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