US, Saudi, UAE, Egypt urges for ceasefire in Sudan
(MENAFN) The United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt have jointly called for a three-month humanitarian truce in Sudan, followed by a permanent ceasefire and a nine-month transition to civilian rule. In a statement from the US State Department, the four countries emphasized that Sudan’s next government should reflect the aspirations of the Sudanese people, ensuring an independent, civilian-led administration with broad legitimacy and accountability.
Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a civil war between the Sudanese army, which controls most state institutions and territories in the east, north, and central regions, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which control much of western Darfur and parts of the south, where they recently declared a parallel government, raising fears of national fragmentation. The war has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths, the displacement of millions, and what the UN calls one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Both sides have repeatedly vowed to continue fighting for outright military victory.
The joint statement stressed that the transition to civilian rule should be inclusive and transparent, decided by the Sudanese people rather than controlled by any warring party. It explicitly excludes violent extremist groups linked to the Muslim Brotherhood from the transition process, reflecting concerns from the UAE. The declaration also underscores that there is no viable military solution to the conflict and that the ongoing fighting continues to cause unacceptable suffering and risks to peace and security.
The statement was released in place of a previously planned foreign ministers’ meeting in Washington, which was postponed due to disputes between Egypt and the UAE. Earlier drafts reportedly sought to bar both the army and the RSF from participating in the transition, but the final language avoids naming either side, reflecting a diplomatic compromise. The call for a truce and civilian-led transition signals renewed international pressure on Sudan’s warring factions to prioritize humanitarian relief and a political solution over continued conflict.
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