The Sudanese crisis remains shrouded in uncertainty as fighting persists between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Recent reports suggest both parties have rejected a U.S.-backed initiative aimed at ending the conflict. This was revealed by a senior advisor to the U.S. President.
The advisor stated that Washington, supported by the Quartet countries, urged both sides in Sudan to unconditionally accept the plan. This plan proposed a three-month humanitarian truce as a prelude to a permanent ceasefire, leading to a nine-month transitional period. However, according to the U.S. envoy, both parties rejected the proposal.
Previously, it was reported that the U.S. President expressed his intention to address the war in Sudan following a recommendation from the Saudi Crown Prince. The Sudanese government reportedly welcomed this intervention.
The Sudanese government maintains that its reservations regarding the U.S. proposal are justified. According to a researcher in international relations and security affairs, the plan mirrors an earlier initiative presented by the Quartet – comprising the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates – which Khartoum previously rejected. The initial rejection stemmed from objections to the role of one of the Quartet members in mediating the crisis.
Furthermore, the Sudanese government insists that negotiations must uphold the unity and sovereignty of the Sudanese state, considering the RSF a “rebellious” force. The researcher suggests that the Sudanese government might engage with the initiative if its ultimate goal is to end the war, rather than simply implement a temporary ceasefire.
However, the RSF denies rejecting the U.S. plan, asserting that they welcomed it without reservations. A journalist and political analyst questioned the advisor’s claim that both sides rejected the initiative, stating that the RSF had agreed to all provisions of the U.S. plan, except for the reported participation of a specific political movement.
The situation remains fluid, and the path forward for resolving the Sudanese conflict is unclear. DZWatch will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as they become available.
