Egypt, South Sudan Ready To Mediate Between Parties To Conflict In Sudan

Egypt and South Sudan are ready to mediate between the parties to the conflict in Sudan, the Egyptian Presidency said following a phone call between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi and President of South Sudan Salva Kiir on Sunday.

"They (the two presidents) expressed Egypt and South Sudan's readiness to mediate between the Sudanese parties, as the escalation of violence will only lead to more deterioration of the situation, which could spiral out of control," the statement read.

The presidents of Egypt and South Sudan also called for an immediate armistice in Sudan, "urging all parties to calm down, let the voice of wisdom and peaceful dialogue prevail, and uphold the supreme interest of the Sudanese people."