This archive report was first published on 15 October 2019.
On October 15, 2019, a crucial peace agreement between Sudan's transition government and rebel groups seemed within reach as negotiations entered their second day in Juba, South Sudan.
However, the talks hit a snag when Sudan Liberation Movement's Abdel Wahed Mohamed Nour refused to attend, citing concerns over the venue and the role of mediator Salva Kiir.
"There are important issues related to the peace process that have not yet been resolved, namely the headquarters of the formal negotiations as well as the role of mediation," said RUF's peace file official Ahmed Tuggod.
The Sudan Revolutionary Front, an alliance of six armed factions, was established in November 2011 following fighting in South Kordofan and Blue Nile provinces.
The peace agreement is crucial for the formation of a Legislative Council, with a third of the seats reserved for rebel movements.
Despite the setback, the transition government remains committed to the peace process, with Head of the Sudanese Sovereign Council Abdul Fattah Al Burhan stating, "All components of the transition government are determined to implement the goals set out in its charter, the first one being peace."
