Joint Facilitators Statement From the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America

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Country/entity
Sudan
Region
Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name
Joint Facilitators Statement From the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America
Date
17 Jun 2023
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Sudan Conflicts (1955 - ) )
Stage
Ceasefire/related
Conflict nature
Government/territory
Peace process
Sudan Transition Process
Parties
Not signed, agreement mentions the following parties as having produced it:

Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)

Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
Third parties
Not signed, the agreement mentions the following parties as 3rd Parties:

United States

Saudi Arabia
Description
The Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have implemented a 72-hour nationwide ceasefire starting on Sunday, according to a joint announcement from US and Saudi mediators who have been facilitating negotiations. The ceasefire is intended to allow the unimpeded movement and delivery of humanitarian assistance throughout Sudan, where over half the population is in need of aid, and is threatened by cessation if violated, potentially leading to the suspension of ongoing peace talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This comes after a series of failed ceasefires and intensified fighting, exemplified by a deadly air attack in Khartoum on Saturday which resulted in the death of at least 17 people, including five children, and occurred amidst a power struggle between rival military factions.

Agreement document
SD_230617_Joint Facilitators Statement From the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth
No specific mention.
Disabled persons
No specific mention.
Elderly/age
No specific mention.
Migrant workers
No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
Religious groups
No specific mention.
Indigenous people
No specific mention.
Other groups
No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
Social class
No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
Men and boys
No specific mention.
LGBTI
No specific mention.
Family
No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
State configuration
No specific mention.
Self determination
No specific mention.
Referendum
No specific mention.
State symbols
No specific mention.
Independence/secession
No specific mention.
Accession/unification
No specific mention.
Border delimitation
No specific mention.
Cross-border provision
No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
Elections
No specific mention.
Electoral commission
No specific mention.
Political parties reform
No specific mention.
Civil society
They also agreed to allow the unimpeded movement and delivery of humanitarian assistance throughout the country. ( Locate in agreement)
Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
Public administration
No specific mention.
Constitution
No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing
No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing
No specific mention.
Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
Military power sharing
No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general
No specific mention.
Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation
No specific mention.
Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship
No specific mention.
Democracy
No specific mention.
Detention procedures
No specific mention.
Media and communication
No specific mention.
Mobility/access
They also agreed to allow the unimpeded movement and delivery of humanitarian assistance throughout the country. ( Locate in agreement)
Protection measures
Rights related issues→Protection measures→Protection of civilians
In light of the June 19 humanitarian donors conference, the facilitators called on the parties to consider the immense suffering of the Sudanese people and to adhere fully to this ceasefire and cease the severity of violence. ( Locate in agreement)
Other
No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI
No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
Traditional Laws
No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance
They also agreed to allow the unimpeded movement and delivery of humanitarian assistance throughout the country. ( Locate in agreement)
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
No specific mention.
International funds
No specific mention.
Business
No specific mention.
Taxation
No specific mention.
Banks
No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights
No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
Environment
No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees
No specific mention.
Ceasefire
Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
Joint Facilitators Statement From the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America ( Locate in agreement)
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America announce that representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire across Sudan beginning on June 18 at 6:00 a.m. Khartoum time until June 21. ( Locate in agreement)
The parties agreed that during the ceasefire they will refrain from prohibited movements, attacks, use of military aircraft or drones, artillery strikes, reinforcement of positions and resupply of forces, and will refrain from seeking military advantage during the ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
They also agreed to allow the unimpeded movement and delivery of humanitarian assistance throughout the country. ( Locate in agreement)
In light of the June 19 humanitarian donors conference, the facilitators called on the parties to consider the immense suffering of the Sudanese people and to adhere fully to this ceasefire and cease the severity of violence. ( Locate in agreement)
Should the parties fail to observe the 72-hour ceasefire, facilitators will be compelled to consider adjourning the Jeddah talks. ( Locate in agreement)
Police
No specific mention.
Armed forces
The parties agreed that during the ceasefire they will refrain from prohibited movements, attacks, use of military aircraft or drones, artillery strikes, reinforcement of positions and resupply of forces, and will refrain from seeking military advantage during the ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
Corruption
No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
Drugs
No specific mention.
Terrorism
No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
Courts
No specific mention.
Mechanism
No specific mention.
Prisoner release
No specific mention.
Vetting
No specific mention.
Victims
No specific mention.
Missing persons
No specific mention.
Reparations
No specific mention.
Reconciliation
No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory
No specific mention.
Other international signatory
No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
No specific mention.

Joint Facilitators Statement From the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America announce that representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire across Sudan beginning on June 18 at 6:00 a.m. Khartoum time until June 21.

The parties agreed that during the ceasefire they will refrain from prohibited movements, attacks, use of military aircraft or drones, artillery strikes, reinforcement of positions and resupply of forces, and will refrain from seeking military advantage during the ceasefire.

They also agreed to allow the unimpeded movement and delivery of humanitarian assistance throughout the country.

In light of the June 19 humanitarian donors conference, the facilitators called on the parties to consider the immense suffering of the Sudanese people and to adhere fully to this ceasefire and cease the severity of violence.

Should the parties fail to observe the 72-hour ceasefire, facilitators will be compelled to consider adjourning the Jeddah talks.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

17 June 2023