October 22, 2024 (ADDIS ABABA) - The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is considering reinstating Sudan's membership to help resolve the ongoing conflict, according to the bloc's envoy to Sudan, Lawrence Korbandy. Sudan suspended its IGAD membership in January, rejecting any decisions the organization might make concerning its internal affairs. In an interview with Sudan Tribune, Korbandy emphasized the importance of Sudan's return, highlighting IGAD's role in preventing the internationalization of the conflict and keeping it within an African framework. 'Several reasons support reinstating Sudan's membership and lifting the freeze,' Korbandy said. 'Firstly, Sudan is a founding member of IGAD. Secondly, Sudan's return is crucial to keep the issue within the African context and ensure a Sudanese-led solution.' He added, 'IGAD is fully confident in its ability to find solutions for its member states. Therefore, Sudan's return and lifting of the suspension remain vital.' Korbandy noted that IGAD is working to arrange a meeting between Sudan's military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the head of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti. 'IGAD has the capacity to resolve all issues within its member states, and its history proves that,' he said. 'As for arranging …
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