On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, ceasefire talks aimed at resolving the Sudan conflict began in Geneva, Switzerland, under the mediation of the United States, despite the notable absence of the Sudanese government.
On July 22, 2024, Washington proposed a new round of negotiations in Switzerland, intending to broaden the scope of humanitarian aid delivery and establish a robust monitoring and auditing mechanism. The Sudanese government, however, questioned the rationale behind relocating the negotiations from Jeddah to Geneva without prior consultation or justification from the American side.