Sudan's warring factions have committed to protect civilians and allow the movement of humanitarian aid. The Sudanese Armed Forces and its rival Rapid Support Forces signed a document titled "Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan" early Friday.
They reaffirmed their core obligations under International Humanitarian Law to facilitate humanitarian action to meet the needs of civilians.
They welcomed the efforts exerted by Sudan’s friends who can use their relationships and good offices to ensure respect for International Humanitarian Law and for international human rights law, including by committing to this Declaration and immediately implementing it.
They committed to exert all efforts to ensure that these commitments—and all obligations of International Humanitarian Law—are fully disseminated within their ranks and appoint focal points to engage with humanitarian actors to facilitate their activities.
They agreed to prioritize discussions to achieve a short-term ceasefire to facilitate the delivery of emergency humanitarian assistance and restoration of essential services, and announced their commitment to scheduling subsequent expanded discussions to achieve a permanent cessation of hostilities.
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