Burhan Stresses to Saudi FM ‘Trust’ in Jeddah Talks to Achieve Sustainable Peace in Sudan

Smoke billows behind buildings from a reported fire in Khartoum, on June 5, 2023, as fighting continues between two warring generals. (AFP)
Smoke billows behind buildings from a reported fire in Khartoum, on June 5, 2023, as fighting continues between two warring generals. (AFP)
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Burhan Stresses to Saudi FM ‘Trust’ in Jeddah Talks to Achieve Sustainable Peace in Sudan

Smoke billows behind buildings from a reported fire in Khartoum, on June 5, 2023, as fighting continues between two warring generals. (AFP)
Smoke billows behind buildings from a reported fire in Khartoum, on June 5, 2023, as fighting continues between two warring generals. (AFP)

Head of the transitional council and Sudan’s army chief Abdul Fattah al-Burhan held telephone talks on Tuesday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.

He expressed to the minister his “trust” in the Jeddah platform that is aimed at achieving sustainable peace in his country.

In a statement, the transitional council said Burhan underlined the need for the Rapid Support Forces to withdraw from hospitals and homes. They must evacuate the wounded and facilitate the passage of humanitarian aid so that the Jeddah talks could achieve their goals.

Earlier this, week Saudi Arabia and the United States had urged the army and RSF to agree on a new ceasefire that should be effectively implemented with the aim to end the hostilities.

Last week, the Saudi and American mediators suspended the negotiations with the representatives of the warring parties in Jeddah over what they said were both sides’ grave and ongoing violations of the ceasefire.



13th Saudi Relief Plane Lands in Beirut

The aid underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to assisting the Lebanese people in times of crisis. SPA
The aid underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to assisting the Lebanese people in times of crisis. SPA
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13th Saudi Relief Plane Lands in Beirut

The aid underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to assisting the Lebanese people in times of crisis. SPA
The aid underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to assisting the Lebanese people in times of crisis. SPA

The 13th relief plane operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) arrived at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport on Saturday, carrying essential humanitarian supplies, including food, shelter, and medical aid.

The aid is delivered following the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

It underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to assisting the Lebanese people in times of crisis.