Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a phone conversation with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Head of the Sovereign Council of Sudan, on August 5, 2024. The call was summarized by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
During the discussion, Secretary Blinken emphasized the necessity for the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) to engage in ceasefire talks scheduled to take place in Switzerland. He highlighted that the ongoing devastation and destruction since April 2023 underscore the importance of national ceasefire negotiations as a means to end the conflict, prevent famine, and restore civilian governance.
Blinken also stressed the urgent need to halt hostilities and ensure unrestricted humanitarian access across borders and lines to mitigate the suffering experienced by the Sudanese population.
