The Sudanese government renewed its wish to hold a dialogue with the rebels in Darfur, following South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit launching a mediation among Sudanese parties.
Meanwhile, Berlin hosted meetings between the African mediation and leaders of Nidaa Sudan to revive the African road-map.
Juba launched, days ago, the mediation of South Sudanese President between the Khartoum government and armed opposition movements.
Amin Hassan Omar, the chief negotiator for the Darfur peace process, said that the door to peace is open for whoever wishes from the armed movements. He pointed out that the government didn’t receive an invitation from any mediator regarding resuming peace negotiations in Darfur.
He added to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that the initiative of Mayardit is not contrary to previous agreements, clarifying that Juba will only work on facilitating negotiations without intervening in details.
Sadiq Youssef, official from Justice and Equality Movement, told Asharq Al-Awsat that there are peaceful movements and initiatives to reach a settlement among Sudanese parties, noting that the German initiative aims to resolve obstacles facing the African road-map, in participation with international parties.
Last month, Asharq Al-Awsat reported that there is an approach for negotiations between armed movements and the Khartoum government. Meanwhile, Sadiq al-Mahdi, Head of the National Umma Party (NUP), announced his return to the country, which increases the possibility of the return of Nidaa Sudan to negotiations.
Darfur armed movements have been raging a war since 2003 against the government forces, including the Justice and Equality Movement and Sudan Liberation Army.
UN reports revealed that the war in Darfur has led to thousands of deaths and millions of refugees and displaced.
