The African Union (AU) Commission and Inter- Government Authority on Development (IGAD) have welcomed the resolution passed by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States through their joint alliance named as “Quad” to deal with ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
The AU and IGAD in their statements released over the weekend in particular welcomed the call for rapid humanitarian access and protection of civilians, as well as the three- month humanitarian truce, to be pursued through the Jeddah process, as a first step towards a permanent cessation of hostilities.
The regional groupings said they accepted the launch of a civilian-led transition process within nine months, ensuring inclusivity, legitimacy, and accountability.
They also stressed their firm rejection of external military support and extremist influence and support for the Jeddah process as the channel for cessation of hostilities, in close coordination with regional and international partners.
“This Quad position fully aligns with the African Union and IGAD Roadmaps for peace in Sudan,’ their statements read.
They reiterated that therefore, the African Union and IGAD reaffirm their readiness to work in partnership with the Quad, with the Sudanese people, and with all partners to end the war, protect the sovereignty and unity of Sudan, and advance an inclusive, civilian-led political transition.
The AU and IGAD along with the League of Arab States, the United Nations, and the European Union are set to convene a new reinvigorated round of consultations with Sudanese civilian groups to promote unity among Sudanese people and prepare the ground for a civilian-led constitutional order.
They stressed that there can be no military solution to the Sudanese crisis.
The two African organizations look forward to collaborating with the Quad in the quest to end the war and return Sudan to civilian-led constitutional governance.
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