Rhino: US special envoy to Sudan Tom Perriello told Reuters that more aid is needed in the country as well as accelerated access through the implementation of humanitarian corridors and pauses in fighting, as discussed with government leaders in a visit on Sunday.

The proposals, which include humanitarian corridors and pauses in fighting, were put to Sudanese Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and others during a trip to Port Sudan on Monday and made progress, Perriello said. But in a speech on Tuesday, al-Burhan expressed skepticism about the pace of progress. “Our vision is clear to everyone who wants to help us, the war must stop first, and the rebels must leave the areas they have occupied,” he said. “Once civilian life returns, relief can return and be available to all Sudanese,” he added.

U.S.-led efforts to bring the military and RSF to the negotiating table have so far been unsuccessful. “We continue to actively engage with the RSF leadership on negotiations related to humanitarian access and peace,” Perriello said.