Diplomat to Travel to Addis Ababa for Sudan Conflict Talks

The U.S. assistant secretary of State for African affairs, Molly Phee, will travel to Addis Ababa to meet with African leaders and Sudanese civilians in an effort to end the conflict in Sudan. Diplomatic efforts to halt fighting between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been ineffective, with competing initiatives causing confusion. The conflict has displaced over 2.9 million people, with almost 700,000 fleeing to neighboring countries. The State Department calls on the Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF to end the fighting, adhere to international humanitarian and human rights laws, and allow unhindered humanitarian access. Phee will meet with Sudanese civilians and regional representatives during her visit. Clashes between the army and RSF continue, and Egypt plans to host a summit to discuss ways to end the conflict.