The United States has endorsed efforts by the United Nations and African Union to coordinate an inclusive political dialogue for Sudan, emphasizing the need for a diplomatic process alongside immediate efforts to stop the fighting.
Ambassador Jeffrey Bartos announced Washington's support during an October 6 United Nations Security Council briefing.
The ambassador welcomed the work of the UN and African Union as members of the Quintet, a diplomatic grouping involved in coordinating efforts toward a political solution.
"We welcome and support the efforts of the UN and AU, as integral members of the Quintet, to coordinate an inclusive political dialogue for the Sudanese people," Bartos said.
The statement suggests that Washington views political participation and international coordination as essential components of efforts to address Sudan's crisis.
An inclusive dialogue would seek to provide a framework for Sudanese participation in discussions about the country's political future.
However, Bartos did not identify participants in a new round of negotiations, announce a meeting date or claim that the parties had reached an agreement.
The United States also renewed its demand for an immediate end to the violence and expressed support for a humanitarian truce.
In addition, Washington said it continued to consider expanding the existing Darfur arms embargo to cover all of Sudan.
Those measures reflect two aspects of the American approach: support for political negotiations and consideration of additional international pressure.
For Sudanese civilians, the immediate priority remains an end to the fighting and improved humanitarian conditions.
The October 6 remarks indicate continued American backing for diplomatic efforts, but they do not establish that a new political settlement is imminent.
