Egypt, Kuwait Call for End to External Interference in Sudan
May 1, 2024 (CAIRO) – In a diplomatic move aimed at ending the conflict, Egypt and Kuwait announced their rejection of foreign interference in the ongoing conflict in Sudan and called on the warring parties to stop the fighting that has been raging in the country for a year.
This rejection came in a joint statement issued at the conclusion of the visit of the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, to Egypt on Wednesday.
The two sides stressed “The necessity of reaching an immediate and sustainable ceasefire in Sudan and called for an end to external interference that provides military support to any party in the conflict”.
The joint statement marks the first time two Arab countries have publicly condemned regional interference in the conflict. There are strong accusations against the UAE and Iran for supporting both sides.
Sudan filed a complaint with the Security Council against the UAE. Still, it did not pursue a similar complaint at the level of the League of Arab States, likely for fear of not obtaining an Arab consensus.
The Egyptian-Kuwaiti statement stressed that any real political solution must be developed and led by the Sudanese people, free from dictates or pressure from external parties. They called for decisions that contribute to resolving the crisis while upholding Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and national institutions.
The statement also highlighted regional institutions and organizations’ role in facilitating a resolution, specifically referencing the Jeddah Platform, the mechanism of Sudan’s neighbouring countries, the African Union and the League of Arab States. This approach aims to preserve the interests of the Sudanese people, neighbouring countries, and the overall security and stability of the region.
Egypt launched the Neighbouring Countries Initiative to resolve the conflict, but accusations indicating Chad’s involvement in the conflict led to a suspension of its support for the initiative.
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