President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has expressed his willingness to mediate the ongoing conflict in Sudan, should both parties be open to his involvement.
“I am ready to mediate the conflict if they are agreeable.” President Museveni stated on Monday during a meeting with the United Nations (UN) Envoy for Sudan at State House Entebbe.
The Ugandan leader reiterated his commitment to joining efforts to restore peace in Sudan, emphasizing that the root cause of the conflict lies in the promotion of identity politics, which destabilases a country as diverse as Sudan.
He urged the warring factions to agree to a ceasefire and to hand over power to the people of Sudan.
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Since mid-April 2023, the conflict in Sudan has spread to 14 out of the 18 states impacting the entire country and the east-African region, leaving millions of Sudanese internally displaced as a result of the conflict, while many others are forced to flee to neighbouring countries, according to the UN.
The UN Special Envoy to Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, assured President Museveni of the organisation’s full support in resolving the conflict.
“Mr. President, if there is anything the UN can do to assist in restoring peace to Sudan, please involve us. We are ready and willing to work with you,” Lamamra said.
The UN envoy also highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, noting that while efforts have been made to secure localized ceasefire, fighting continues, and civilians remain at risk.
“Despite the ongoing conflict and the flow of weapons to both sides, there is still an opportunity to move forward and secure a ceasefire to address the urgent humanitarian needs,” he added.
