Sudan Quintet Holds Khartoum Talks On War and Political Process
An international quintet of diplomats met with Sudanese leaders in Khartoum to discuss the ongoing war and political transition. The delegation emphasized that there is no military solution to the conflict and called for a civilian-led democratic government.
Why it matters
This diplomatic intervention highlights the international community's ongoing efforts to mediate the Sudanese civil war and prevent further instability in the Horn of Africa.
Khartoum - Representatives of the African Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), European Union, Arab League and United Nations, known as the international quintet, held extensive consultations in Khartoum on Sudan's war, peace efforts and prospects for political dialogue.
The delegation met with Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Commander and Sovereignty Council President Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan , Prime Minister Kamel Idris , the Democratic Bloc Alliance and the Sudanese-Sudanese Dialogue Preparation Committee.
The Quintet includes Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, AU High Representative for Silencing the Guns, UN envoy to Sudan Pekka Haavisto, EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa Annette Weber, IGAD Special Envoy for Sudan Lawrence Korbandy and Arab League Director for Sudan and the Horn of Africa Zaid Al-Sabban.
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