On 15 April 2023, armed clashes between the Rapid Support Forces and the regular army in the Sudanese capital Khartoum were reported. Later, the fighting between the military forces spread to other Sudanese regions.

Russia Expresses Concern Over Sudan Conflict, Calls for Dialogue

13:52, 27 September 2024

Muhammad Nooh Osman

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Since the conflict began in April 2023, the humanitarian situation in Sudan remains dire, with millions displaced and the healthcare system collapsing. Russia has repeatedly called for a ceasefire and dialogue to address the crisis.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Sudan's Sovereign Council head, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly, expressing concern over the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Lavrov emphasized Russia's desire to continue traditional friendly cooperation with Sudan and pledged support for efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

"The Russian side underscored the need to end the hostilities as soon as possible and start a broad national dialogue," the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement about the meeting.

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For his part, al-Burhan expressed gratitude for Russia's support and acknowledged the longstanding friendship between the two nations.

"Russia has remained a reliable and close friend in all the trials our country has gone through," he told the Russian top diplomat.