UN and Switzerland Press Conference on the Sixth Sudan Peace Coordination Meeting

This press conference closes the sixth consultative meeting on enhancing coordination of peace initiatives and efforts in Sudan, held at the UN in Geneva on 21 October. Speakers include the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Sudan and Switzerland’s ambassador and head of the Peace and Human Rights Division. They summarize discussions with 26 countries and international institutions on security, political, and regional dimensions of the Sudan crisis.

■ Security and political tracks
- Humanitarian truce, possible ceasefire, and post-ceasefire arrangements
- Coordination among the Quintet and Quad, including a meeting of principals in Geneva

■ Regional and humanitarian perspectives
- Briefings by UN organizations and ICRC on humanitarian, human rights, and environmental impacts
- Views from Chad, Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda, Libya, and Ethiopia on regional burdens and refugee pressures

■ Confidence-building and civilian voices
- Possible exchange of detainees and facilitation of 12th-grade exams
- Engagement with youth, women’s groups, and civilians advocating peaceful solutions

This briefing is suited to viewers following Sudan diplomacy, humanitarian coordination, and multilateral peace efforts. It provides an overview of the meeting’s agenda, participants, and stated priorities without presenting a final negotiated outcome.