Politics
Geneva convenes Sudan peace coordination talks without warring parties
October 19, 2026 at 05:57 PM
Geneva hosts the sixth coordination meeting for Sudan peace initiatives on October 20-21, drawing 27 delegations while excluding the warring factions.
- Geneva's Palais des Nations hosts the sixth coordination meeting of Sudan peace initiatives on October 20-21, bringing together 27 international and regional delegations.
- The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces will not attend; the UN said the two sides will be briefed on the meeting's outcomes.
- Attendees include the Quad (US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE) and the Quint (UN, AU, EU, IGAD, Arab League), plus Turkey, Qatar, Germany and Norway.
- UN envoy team member Naila Hajjar said the agenda focuses on reducing field clashes, advancing the political process, and integrating rival peace initiatives.