Somalia welcomes Sudanese peace talks, urges ‘silencing the guns’

GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: Somalia has welcomed the convening of peace talks between warring factions in the war in Sudan which is being hosted by Saudi Arabia and called for a ‘silencing of the guns’ in the war-torn nation.

A statement from Foreign Affairs noted that the government praised the convening of the talks which are jointly facilitated by the US and Saudi Arabia.

“We commend the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America for facilitating these talks and fully support their joint statement urging both parties to consider the interests of the Sudanese nation and engage in talks toward a cease-fire,” the statement read in part.

Noting that wars are easy to start but difficult to end based on experience, Somali government urged both sides of the conflict to agree to swiftly end the fighting.

“We, therefore, urge the parties in Sudan to swiftly silence the guns and iron out their differences through peaceful means. This is the best and swiftest solution to ensure the situation in Sudan does not escalate any further.”

Meanwhile, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reiterated his call for an end to the fighting in a separate remark. Speaking during a meeting with the Sudanese envoy, Amb. Dafallah Alhaj Ali, President Mohamud emphasised ‘Somalia’s support for the people of Sudan and urging an immediate ceasefire as the nation seeks peace and stability in these challenging times.’