Dar es Salaam, April 15 -- SUDAN: Diplomats and aid officials are seeking a way to end the violence and suffering in what is considered the worlds worst humanitarian crisis. But no one representing Sudan will be present at the talks.

Senior diplomats and aid officials from around the world are gathering in London on Tuesday to find a pathway to end the brutal civil war in Sudan.

The one-day conference is being hosted by the UK, Germany, France, the European Union and the African Union.

Attendees include ministers from some 14 countries including Saudi Arabia and the United States, as well as representatives from the United Nations and other international institutions.

But no one representing Sudan will be present at the...