{"id":20079063,"date":"2024-03-27T13:48:57","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T12:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dabangasudan.org\/?p=20079063"},"modified":"2024-03-29T08:45:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T07:45:06","slug":"igad-appoints-south-sudanese-diplomat-as-special-envoy-for-sudan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dabangasudan.org\/en\/all-news\/article\/igad-appoints-south-sudanese-diplomat-as-special-envoy-for-sudan","title":{"rendered":"IGAD appoints South Sudanese diplomat as special envoy for Sudan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) yesterday announced their appointment of Lawrence Korbandy, a South Sudanese diplomat and lawyer, as special envoy for Sudan.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This follows Sudan’s suspension of its IGAD membership in response to the January<\/a> <\/a>summit<\/a> in Entebbe, Uganda, which demanded direct<\/a> <\/a>talks<\/a> between Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, head of Sudan\u2019s Sovereignty Council and commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces and Lt Gen Mohamed \u2018Hemedti\u2019 Dagalo, commander of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

January\u2019s summit, which was not <\/a>attended by<\/a> <\/a>El<\/a> <\/a>Burhan<\/a>, also included a comprehensive briefing from Hemedti about his vision to halt the war, underscored the mounting<\/a> tension<\/a> between the Sudanese government and IGAD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Korbandy, selected in consultation with the Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh who chairs the current IGAD session, is tasked with a pivotal role in facilitating dialogue and seeking common ground in the Sudan crisis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the IGAD <\/a>statement<\/a>, the new appointee \u201cbrings two decades of expertise in governance, international relations, and diplomacy\u201d, having served in various governmental positions in South Sudan, including as legal adviser to the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Korbandy is expected to play a crucial role in advancing dialogue and seeking solutions to the\u00a0ongoing<\/a> <\/a>crisis<\/a>\u00a0in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IGAD Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu noted Korbandy\u2019s extensive knowledge of the Horn of Africa, IGAD countries, and the Middle East, as well as his diplomatic acumen in promoting dialogue and seeking solutions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The appointment aligns with the resolution of the 41st Extraordinary Summit of the IGAD Assembly. “The appointment \u2026 underscores IGAD\u2019s commitment to addressing the Sudan crisis through diplomatic channels. IGAD remains dedicated to supporting peaceful initiatives aimed at enhancing regional stability and fostering cooperation.”<\/p>\n