Turkey ready to host talks for Sudan, says Erdogan

 

The President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has said that his country is ready to host comprehensive talks for Sudan if the two parties agree.

Erdogan held a telephone conversation with Sudan's Sovereign Council chairman. The Turkish president told Abdel Fattah al Burhan, a Sudanese army general, on Tuesday, that Turkey would continue its efforts to establish peace and security in Sudan.

Turkey’s Communications Directorate said in a statement that the Turkish president would help the Sudanese people. Turkey would work with the United Nations to ensure that urgent humanitarian aid is sent to Sudan.

The Turkish President also expressed concern over the increase in casualties in the war-torn Sudan. He also discussed the security of Turkish citizens in Sudan.

The fight between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces erupted in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, in mid-April after months of escalating tensions between the two groups. The battle has already killed hundreds and injured thousands.

Since April 15, at least 600 civilians have been killed and more than 2,560 people have been wounded. The conflict between the two Sudanese rivals has now engulfed large parts of Sudan. Sudan’s Doctors Syndicate has also expressed concern about the situation.

According to the United Nations, five million people in Sudan will require emergency assistance because of the ongoing conflict between the two Sudanese groups.

According to the UN, the number of internally displaced people in Sudan has increased to more than 700,000. Air strikes have also continued in the capital Khartoum.

International Organization for Migration spokesperson said, “The number of people internally displaced in Sudan has more than doubled in the last week.” Paul Dillon expressed concern about the current situation in Sudan at a Geneva press conference. World Health Organization spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic also expressed sadness and concern about the situation.