Under International Supervision.. Sudanese Prime Minister Proposes Initiative for a Comprehensive Ceasefire

SadaNews - Sudanese Prime Minister Kamal Idris has proposed a new initiative calling for a comprehensive ceasefire in the country under international and regional supervision, emphasizing that Sudan has paid a heavy price due to the ongoing conflict.

Idris explained in his speech before the United Nations Security Council on Monday that the initiative is based on a ceasefire supervised by the United Nations, the African Union, and the Arab League, along with ensuring the disarmament of what he referred to as "rebel militias".

He pointed out that the plan includes implementing disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration programs for non-convicted fighters, with the aim of returning them to civilian life, stressing that achieving peace cannot happen without accountability.

Idris called for the initiation of a Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue during the transitional phase to agree on the foundations of governance, with this phase concluding with general elections under international supervision, considering the initiative a well-thought-out option to replace chaos with order, violence with law, and despair with hope.

In contrast, the U.S. Deputy Ambassador to the Security Council, Jeff Bartos, stated that the United States, through Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has presented a plan to halt fighting through a humanitarian truce, urging the two conflicting parties in Sudan to accept it unconditionally.

Bartos confirmed that the responsibility of ending the conflict lies with the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, warning that the continued supply of weapons to any party would prolong the war, while emphasizing the necessity for all parties to adhere to humanitarian rules and protect civilians, ensuring safe and complete access to aid.

These moves come amid increasing U.S. interest in the Sudanese crisis, with efforts to impose a ceasefire before the end of the year, despite concerns over its fragility following the failure of nearly 12 previous ceasefires since the war broke out in April 2023, which has left tens of thousands dead and about 13 million displaced.