A delegation from the World Council of Churches at the weekend held discussions with the chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudan Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan.

In a press statement on Saturday, Bishop Rufus Oshitalo, the head of the World Council of Churches delegation, said the talks centered on efforts to achieve peace in Sudan.

"We are very happy and appreciate that the president received us, and we have told him our mission. Our mission, first of all, is to unite the people of Sudan,” he said. “Our mission also aimed at assessing the situation of the churches in the country following the attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).”

Bishop Oshitalo said the church remains in solidarity with Sudan and its people in confronting the challenges that target security and stability.

The prelate expressed hope that security and peace would prevail in Africa in general and Sudan in particular.

“As a council of churches, we are ready to provide all assistance and support to the Sudanese people in reaching peace,” he emphasized.

According to the Bishop, Gen Al-Burhan briefed the delegation on the government's efforts to achieve peace in the country.

The delegation included representatives from the Fellowship of Council of Churches in the Great Lakes Region, the Horn of Africa, and the All-Africa Conference of Churches, along with representatives from several humanitarian organizations.