The Sudanese foreign ministry announced on Tuesday that Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, head of the Sovereign Council, is prepared to collaborate with US President Donald Trump to bring an end to the conflict and war in Sudan. This statement comes after Al-Burhan's visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he met with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The discussions focused on efforts to achieve peace in Sudan.
Al-Burhan's visit to Riyadh included talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has launched an initiative aimed at ending the conflict in Sudan. The Saudi Crown Prince urged Trump to intervene in the conflict during a visit to Washington in November. Trump subsequently expressed his willingness to help resolve the crisis, describing it as the worst in the world according to the United Nations.
The Sudanese conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced 12 million people since April 2023. The war is between the Sudanese Army, led by Al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The international community, including the US, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia, has been working to mediate a peace agreement.
Saudi Arabia, a member of the Quad group of mediating nations, has called on Sudanese warring parties to prioritize national interest over factional agendas. The Quad group has intensified efforts for peace in Sudan in recent months. The Saudi foreign ministry lauded Trump's determination to engage in efforts to achieve peace and end the war in Sudan.
In November, Al-Burhan praised the initiative launched by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, describing it as a roadmap to peace for Sudan. The Sudanese foreign ministry statement also mentioned that Al-Burhan affirmed Sudan's keenness to work with President Trump, his secretary of state, and his envoy for peace in Sudan.
The conflict in Sudan has garnered international attention, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. Guterres also announced that UN officials will meet with Sudan's warring parties in Geneva to discuss a potential peace agreement. Reports of mass atrocities committed by the RSF against civilians have triggered regional and global condemnation.
The international community continues to work towards a peaceful resolution in Sudan. The UK has sanctioned the RSF militia deputy commander for committing 'heinous violence' in Sudan. The US, along with other nations, is pressing for a ceasefire and peace talks.
Key points
- Sudan's Sovereignty Council head Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan is willing to collaborate with US President Donald Trump to achieve peace.
- The conflict in Sudan has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced 12 million people since April 2023.
- The Quad group, including the US, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia, is working to mediate a peace agreement in Sudan.
