The UN Special Envoy to Sudan, who heads the mission of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS), Volker Perthes, expressed his optimism about the chances of achieving progress in the political process, stressing that Sudan is "closer than ever" to reaching a solution, despite the continuing challenges.
In briefing the Security Council on Monday, Perthes said the Sudanese parties are now closest to reaching a political settlement and returning to civilian rule, referring to the political framework agreement signed by the Sudanese army and a wide range of civilian parties last year.
