UN Hosts Critical Talks for Sudan Conflict Relief

The United Nations is facilitating closed-door talks in Geneva to address Sudan's ongoing conflict. These 'proximity talks' involve the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces, aiming to enhance civilian protection and humanitarian aid delivery. The 14-month conflict has caused vast human suffering and widespread displacement.

The United Nations is conducting closed-door talks in Geneva on Thursday to address the conflict in Sudan. These 'proximity talks' involve representatives from the Sudanese military and the rebel Rapid Support Forces, though they are not negotiating directly.

According to UN spokeswoman Alessandra Vellucci, the discussions aim to find ways to advance humanitarian and civilian protection measures, potentially through local ceasefires as requested by the Security Council.

Sudan's 14-month conflict has resulted in over 14,000 deaths and 33,000 injuries, as per UN estimates. The conflict has also triggered one of the world's largest displacement crises, with over 11 million people forced to flee their homes amid rampant sexual violence and looming famine.

(With inputs from agencies.)