Turkey Offers to Host Talks for Sudan as Conflict Continues to Escalate

(MENAFN) The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has expressed his willingness to host talks for Sudan if the warring parties decide to begin comprehensive negotiations. In a recent phone call with Sudan's Sovereign Council chairman, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Erdogan conveyed his sadness and concerns regarding the increasing number of casualties in the ongoing armed conflict that erupted in mid-April. The Turkey Communications Directorate has released a statement highlighting the country's efforts to ensure the safety of Turkish citizens in Sudan and evacuate them from the country. Additionally, Ankara will continue to work with the United Nations to ensure that the urgent humanitarian needs of the Sudanese people are met.

Despite ceasefire talks between the military rivals that began on Saturday in Jeddah, backed by Washington, a Saudi diplomat told AFP on Monday that the discussions had not achieved any significant progress. The intense fighting, which began as a result of a power struggle between generals of the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has resulted in the deaths of at least 550 people, with around 5,000 injured since April 15, according to the Sudanese Health Ministry. The situation remains dire, and the need for immediate action to address the conflict cannot be overstated. Turkey’s willingness to host talks is a positive step towards finding a solution to the ongoing crisis and promoting peace in the region.

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