US Envoy leaves for “Switzerland” to start peace talks

The US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, announced the launch of the talks in Switzerland, and stated on his way there from Jeddah that: “With thanks to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Switzerland as co-hosts, I am excited to arrive in Geneva from Jeddah to launch this urgent international effort in Switzerland to end the crisis in Sudan.”

He shared that in addition to consultations with the parties, he had heard from tens of thousands of civilians inside and outside Sudan and that their clear message is that they want an end to the daily terror of shelling, starvation, and sieges.

The US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello reiterated the United States and partners stand committed to answering that call.