Sudanese peace talks have commenced, despite the army’s boycott, aiming to resolve ongoing conflicts and bring stability to the region.

Peace talks initiated by the United States to end Sudan’s 16-month conflict are scheduled to commence in Switzerland on Wednesday.

As negotiations commence, concern is mounting over the distressing situation faced by Sudanese citizens who have become embroiled in a conflict between the military and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

The hope is that the talks in Geneva will result in a resolution to terminate the violence, increase access for humanitarian aid and establish an effective mechanism of monitoring for enforcement.

There is little hope for a quick ceasefire as Sudan’s military has announced its non-participation in the talks.

The attempts made by the international community in the past to put an end to this war were unsuccessful.

The world’s largest humanitarian crisis has been brought forth by the conflict, resulting in tens of thousands of fatalities and over 10 million people being displaced from their residences.

Moreover, famine has been officially declared in the Darfur region and over 50% of Sudan’s population is experiencing severe hunger.