Blinken, Burhan discuss ceasefire and humanitarian access in Sudan

May 28, 2024 (WASHINGTON) – In a phone call on Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken pressed Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to urgently end the ongoing conflict in Sudan and facilitate unhindered humanitarian access to mitigate the suffering of the Sudanese people.

According to the State Department Spokesperson, Secretary Blinken emphasized the urgent need for unhindered humanitarian access, including across borders and conflict lines, to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people.

Matthew Miller reported that al-Burhan and Blinken also discussed resuming peace negotiations through the Jeddah platform.

“The Secretary also discussed the resumption of negotiations in the Jeddah platform and the need to protect civilians and de-escalate hostilities in El Fasher, North Darfur,” he said.

Miller further underscores the United States’ commitment to promoting peace and stability in Sudan, as well as its concern for the humanitarian crisis caused by the ongoing conflict.

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