Egypt welcomes Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan

Egypt welcomed the signing of Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Friday.

It is “an important step that contributes to providing protection for civilians of the Sudanese people, offering an opportunity for humanitarian and relief aid to reach there, preserving public facilities, and facilitating evacuations,” the statement read.

Egypt is looking forward to adhering to what the warrying parties agreed upon to reach a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire and to resume dialogue, “in a way that contributes to getting Sudan out of its ordeal and restoring the Sudanese people their right,” the statement added.

Egypt also praised the appreciated efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States in encouraging the Sudanese parties to participate in the round of talks, the statement continued.

Military clashes have erupted between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary RSF since April 15, claiming the lives of hundreds of people, and forcing others to be internally displaced, and pushing world countries to evacuate their nationals.