The US Special Envoy to Sudan, Tom Perriello, warns that delaying talks in Sudan could lead to a prolonged crisis similar to Somalia. Perriello emphasizes the need for resources and authority to address the conflict and deliver aid. The US is urging countries, including the UAE, to cease support for Sudan's warring parties to prevent a potential epic crisis. Concerns are raised about the lack of access hindering hunger relief efforts in Sudan.
US-Sudan envoy Tom Perriello spoke to RS, saying any lasting peace deal “shouldn’t be a … way for former corrupt officials or extremist elements to backdoor their way into power.” Read more by Dan Ford here: https://t.co/qEbhY1Fa55
In Sudan, Washington may have to live with a compromise that satisfies at least some of the demands of key domestic and foreign actors, writes Dan Ford https://t.co/qEbhY1Fa55
Any delay in peace talks would risk making Sudan "look more like a failed state that could become a 10- to 20-year crisis like we’ve seen in Somalia," Biden's envoy to the country told RS. More from Dan Ford: https://t.co/qEbhY1Fa55
Delaying talks risks making #Sudan "look more like a failed state that could become a 10- to 20-year crisis like we’ve seen in Somalia, but in a country much larger and in a very strategic location.” - @tomperriello https://t.co/qEbhY1Fa55
The U.S. is appealing to all countries - including the United Arab Emirates - to stop support for Sudan's warring parties, the U.S. envoy to the United Nations said on Monday, warning that a "crisis of epic proportions is brewing." (Reuters) https://t.co/X0rb8d0X5V
NEW Dan Ford talks to US-Sudan envoy Tom Perriello: “For those who focus just on the regional stability concerns,” he added, “this has now crossed over into being a very serious strategic crisis." https://t.co/qEbhY1FHUD @globalsarang @samar42 @sahelblog
NEW Dan Ford @QuincyInst interviews US Sudan envoy, former Rep. Tom Perriello: Delaying talks further, he warned, risks making Sudan “look more like a failed state that could become a 10- to 20-year crisis like we’ve seen in Somalia." MORE: https://t.co/qEbhY1Fa55
Strong letter from @SarahChampionMP to @David_Cameron after the IDC's session on #Sudan with WFP's @_OsmanKM. Key message from @WFP_Sudan: Lack of access is a critical impediment to addressing hunger. We need unrestricted access across conflict lines & all border crossings open. https://t.co/mb7HJR4VjB
Proud to join dozens of my colleagues in a letter to @POTUS advocating for more resources for the US Special Envoy to Sudan. @USSESudan needs the authority and staff to do everything possible to address the brutal conflict in Sudan and deliver much-needed aid. https://t.co/NMmy0EeXZN