PSC/PR/COMM.1(DXXIX) Page 2 7. Calls on all parties in the Darfur conflict to stop fighting and resume peace talks and, in that context, welcomes and encourages the efforts and the initiatives of the Acting Joint Special Representative to engage both the Government of Sudan and the armed movements in support of the AUHIP Mediation, aimed at an early resumption of direct talks between the Government of Sudan and armed movements. In this connection, Council welcomes the commitment by the Government of Sudan to resume talks with the armed groups in Darfur without any condition; 8. Regrets the loss of life in the resurgence of the tribal clashes in South Darfur and West Darfur States. In this regard, Council commends the efforts of the Government of Sudan to maintain the peace by deploying forces between some of the warring tribes, as well as UNAMID for its support for reconciliation of communities in implementation of its mandate; 9. Commends UNAMID troop-and police-contributing countries for contributing towards peace and stability in Darfur. In this context, Council condemns in the strongest terms all attacks targeting peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel and calls for independent investigation to these attacks; 10. Calls on the AU, the UN and the Government of Sudan to undertake further consultations at a higher political level to draw up the appropriate steps, process, and format of moving forward on the process of formulating an appropriate exit strategy for UNAMID on the basis of the PSC and UNSC benchmarks, pursuant to Council's communiqué of 22 June 2015 and UN Security Council Resolution 2228 on the development of an exit strategy for UNAMID; 11. Reaffirms its support for the National Dialogue as an authentic, transparent, inclusive and fair process initiated and owned by the people of Sudan, in order to bring about lasting peace across Sudan and calls upon all Sudanese stakeholders to work towards its successful implementation. In this regard, Council looks forward to receiving the report of the AUHIP on the consultation with the Sudanese stakeholders on the National Dialogue; 12. Agrees to undertake a field visit in Darfur, to assess the situation on the ground with a view to take appropriate decisions that could further contribute towards enhancing the security and humanitarian situation, as well as to the efforts aimed at promoting dialogue and reconciliation in Darfur; 13. Decides to remain seized of the matters.