On Sunday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the start of talks between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces in the city of Jeddah.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry said that the talks between the army and the Rapid Support will not discuss any political issues, and will be limited to a ceasefire and confidence-building measures.

The talks focus on facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid, achieving a ceasefire, confidence-building measures, and the possibility of reaching a permanent cessation of hostilities.

The two facilitators (the United States and Saudi Arabia) confirmed that they are the sole joint spokesperson for the talks, to consolidate the rules of conduct that were agreed upon by the two parties and that will guide the talks.