saudi arabia expresses hope on talks between Sudan warring military factions

Saudi Arabia says it expects talks between Sudan’s warring military factions will reach an effective ceasefire.

In the first confirmation that the meetings had started, the Saudi foreign ministry said both sides recognized the need to ease the suffering of the Sudanese people.

The meetings in Jeddah are the first since the fighting broke out more than three weeks ago.

It is aimed at stopping the fighting and ensuring delivery of relief supplies as well as the restoration of essential services.

There’s been no comment from the Sudanese army or its rivals from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on the talks.