Saudi Arabia, US express grave concern over Sudan ceasefire violations

People check the rubble of their destroyed home after strikes at Allamat district in Khartoum, Sudan, Thursday, June 1, 2023. (AP)
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Updated 01 June 2023
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Saudi Arabia, US express grave concern over Sudan ceasefire violations

  • Kingdom and the US said the violations have harmed civilians and the Sudanese people, and are impeding the delivery of humanitarian aid

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the US have expressed grave concern over the serious violations of the ceasefire in Sudan and the Jeddah Declaration by both the army and the Rapid Support Forces.

The two countries said that the violations have harmed civilians and the Sudanese people, and are impeding the delivery of humanitarian aid and the restoration of basic services.

“Once it becomes clear that the parties are actually serious about complying with the ceasefire, the facilitators are prepared to resume the suspended discussions to find a negotiated solution to this conflict,” the Kingdom and the US said in a statement.

They urged both parties to seriously commit to the ceasefire and support humanitarian efforts that respond to the humanitarian needs of the Sudanese people.

Earlier on Thursday, the White House announced that it will impose sanctions against key defense companies and people who “perpetuate violence” in Sudan as the warring sides failed to abide by a cease-fire agreement.


Saudi foreign ministry welcomes second phase of Gaza peace plan, formation of transitional committee

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Saudi foreign ministry welcomes second phase of Gaza peace plan, formation of transitional committee

  • Ministry also thanked US President Donald Trump for his leadership and efforts to end the war in Gaza

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday welcomed the announcement of the second phase of a comprehensive peace plan for Gaza, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The ministry said it also welcomed the formation of the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of the Gaza Strip as a temporary transitional body, established under UN Security Council Resolution 2803, which met in Cairo on Friday.

In a statement, the ministry also thanked US President Donald Trump, who declared the formation of the Gaza “board of peace,” for his leadership and efforts to end the war in Gaza.

It highlighted his commitment to the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the prevention of any annexation of parts of the West Bank, and efforts to advance sustainable peace in the region.

The ministry commended the role of mediators Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye, stressing the importance of international and regional cooperation in supporting the peace process.

It underlined the need to support the work of the temporary Palestinian National Committee in managing the daily affairs of Gaza’s residents, while preserving the institutional and geographical link between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, ensuring Gaza’s unity and rejecting any attempts to divide it.

The statement also called for consolidating the ceasefire, halting violations, ensuring the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, and accelerating early recovery and reconstruction efforts across Gaza.

It said these steps were essential to enabling the Palestinian National Authority to resume its responsibilities in the Gaza Strip, leading to an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory in Gaza and the West Bank and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in line with UN resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative and the two-state solution.