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00:00 It's one of several key mediators negotiating for calm to return to Sudan.
00:06 The Intergovernmental Authority on Development, or IGAD, held the latest 72-hour extension
00:11 to a ceasefire between the army and the paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces.
00:17 In a joint statement with the United Nations, the African Union and the so-called Quad countries,
00:22 IGAD said, "We welcome their readiness to engage in dialogue
00:26 towards establishing a more durable cessation of hostilities
00:30 and ensuring unimpeded humanitarian access."
00:34 IGAD brings together seven East African nations – Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti, Uganda,
00:41 Sudan and neighbouring South Sudan.
00:44 It was originally founded in 1986 by leaders of the member states,
00:48 initially under the name the Intergovernmental Authority on Drought and Development.
00:53 Back then the bloc was on a mission to organise aid for areas in the region
00:57 that were hit by climate disasters.
01:00 In 1996 the word "droughts" was dropped from its name and the group set itself new objectives.
01:05 They include ensuring cooperation and security in the region.
01:08 The East African bloc also aims to boost the economies of its member states.