“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States are pleased that representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces have signed the Declaration of Commitment to Protect Civilians in Sudan,” the Saudi Foreign Ministry said. in a press release.
“The statement recognizes both parties’ obligation under international humanitarian law and human rights law to facilitate humanitarian action to meet the urgent needs of civilians,” the statement added.
Here are the highlights of what was stated in the Saudi Foreign Ministry’s statement on the signing of the Sudanese military and early support agreement on preliminary principles in Jeddah:
The Statement of Commitment will guide the activity of both forces to enable the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance, restore essential services, withdraw forces from hospitals and clinics, and allow for the respectful burial of the dead. After the signing, the talks in Jeddah will focus on reaching an agreement on an effective ceasefire for a period of about ten days, in order to facilitate these activities. The security measures will include a ceasefire monitoring mechanism supported by the United States of America, Saudi Arabia and the international community. In line with the phased approach adopted and agreed to by both sides, the Jeddah talks will focus on proposed arrangements for further talks with Sudanese civilians and regional and international partners.
The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces had signed a preliminary agreement in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
According to the sources, the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have announced their commitment to carry out humanitarian work and meet the needs of civilians.
The declaration included the army and the Rapid Support Forces affirming their commitment to ensure the protection of civilians and to ensure their safe passage from areas of hostilities.
Here are the most important elements of the advertisement signed in Jeddah:
The army and the Rapid Support Forces stress the need to allow safe passage for aid workers. Commitment to the sovereignty of Sudan and the preservation of its unity and territorial integrity. The interests and security of the Sudanese people are a top priority. Protect all private and public facilities in Sudan and refrain from using them for military purposes. Adopt simple procedures for all arrangements related to humanitarian relief operations in Sudan. Adherence to the declaration will not affect the legal, security or political status of the signatory parties.
The delegations of the army and the Rapid Support Forces met over the days, under the aegis of the United States and Saudi Arabia, in the city of Jeddah.
Negotiations between the two sides aimed to reach a genuine truce and allow relief and supplies to arrive, after repeated declarations of a ceasefire failed to stop the fighting, which has left millions of people trapped in their homes and areas.
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