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Sudan faces a ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ as peace talks fail

Friday August 16 2024

Army boycotted the Geneva talks because of 'unwanted guests' such as the UAE.

IN SUMMARY

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Sudan’s army chiefs this week responded to mounting humanitarian pressure by reopening a key border point, but then shut the door on dialogue that would guarantee a lasting ceasefire.

The disparate decisions mark the military regime’s latest tactic to portray their rivals, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as troublemakers as the army seeks global recognition as the de facto government.

Sudanese military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced on Thursday the decision to reopen the Adre border point with Chad, a crucial inlet for aid that had been shut, as the army claimed RSF were using it for arms supplies.

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