Iraq 'ready' to host dialogue between Sudan rivals

In three days of fighting between the opposing factions in Sudan, about 200 people have been murdered and 1,800 more have been injured.

Iraq 'ready' to host dialogue between Sudan rivals

Abdul Latif Rashid, the president of Iraq, has announced his nation's willingness to host a meeting between the conflicting parties in Sudan in order to mediate a resolution to the crisis in the African nation.

Announcing his "firm confidence in the wisdom of the brothers in Sudan" in a Facebook post on Monday, Mr. Rashid claimed that their "ability to hold peaceful and democratic dialogue is enough to overcome this crisis by immediately stopping fighting and armed actions."

"Here I assure the brothers in Sudan that Iraq is ready to make efforts and help in offering opportunities for constructive dialogue in a way that contributes to giving priority to the logic of peace and strengthening the democratic path," said the statement.