Egypt hosts a summit today in Cairo on resolving the ongoing crisis in Sudan. The nearly 3-month battle for controlEgypt hosts a summit today in Cairo on resolving the ongoing crisis in Sudan. Though Egypt is seen as the main foreign supporter of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), this marks its first official foray into the conflict as an advocate for diplomacy. As Sudan’s neighbors respond to roughly 700,000 Sudanese refugees, international concerns continue to mount over the potential for the conflict to turn regional. While the international community may applaud the regional dialogue, it is unlikely the summit will result in concrete steps towards peace in Sudan.
