Sudan’s military chief and the president of the United Arab Emirates reportedly are to meet in Addis Ababa.

It is expected to be closed-door, with no media access.

The meeting – flagged in Sudanese media – follows an offer by Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed to mediate an end to Sudan’s conflict.

Emirati state media says UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the offer with chairman and Sudanese army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

Burhan previously has criticised the UAE, for its alleged support for its rival in the war, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The UAE denies the allegations.

Fifteen months into the war, more than 10M Sudanese or 20% of the population have been displaced, according to the IOM. It’s the highest displacement number globally. Multiple mediation efforts have failed to halt the conflict.

Aljazeera.