According to the report that inspired this story, the idea of stronger U.S. involvement came after Trump held a lengthy meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum in Washington.
Trump told the gathering that he had not planned to intervene in Sudan’s conflict at first. However, he said the Crown Prince convinced him that the region was ready to help and that the people of Sudan could not afford more years of suffering. This conversation pushed him to take action.
During the forum, Trump revealed that a new U.S.–backed peace proposal had already reached one of the main groups in the war. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group fighting the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), signaled that it was willing to consider a truce.
Trump told the gathering that he had not planned to intervene in Sudan’s conflict at first. However, he said the Crown Prince convinced him that the region was ready to help and that the people of Sudan could not afford more years of suffering. This conversation pushed him to take action.
During the forum, Trump revealed that a new U.S.–backed peace proposal had already reached one of the main groups in the war. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group fighting the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), signaled that it was willing to consider a truce.
Sudan’s ambassador in Washington also confirmed that the government was studying the offer and would give its response soon.
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Later, Trump repeated the message on social media. He described Sudan as “one of the most violent places on earth” and said the crisis had turned into the world’s largest humanitarian disaster.
His statement said the country still had a rich culture and great potential, but it needed the support of regional partners to move toward peace.
According to Trump, the United States will now work closely with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and other Middle Eastern countries.
According to Trump, the United States will now work closely with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and other Middle Eastern countries.
The goal is to stop foreign support for the warring sides and to convince both parties to return to the negotiation table.
The war in Sudan has lasted nearly three years. The fighting began as a power struggle between the SAF and the RSF but quickly turned into a national disaster.
The war in Sudan has lasted nearly three years. The fighting began as a power struggle between the SAF and the RSF but quickly turned into a national disaster.
Large parts of Sudan are now under RSF control, and many towns have been destroyed. Millions of citizens have been forced to flee their homes, while thousands have died in the violence.
Aid groups say the situation on the ground is worsening every day. Food, medicine, and shelter are scarce in many regions.
Aid groups say the situation on the ground is worsening every day. Food, medicine, and shelter are scarce in many regions.
Several photos and videos from the conflict show burned villages and destroyed convoys, including a UN humanitarian truck that was attacked earlier this year.
Trump’s announcement comes at a time when African countries, including Kenya, have been trying—though quietly—to help mediate the conflict. Kenya has long positioned itself as a neutral mediator through the IGAD framework.
Trump’s announcement comes at a time when African countries, including Kenya, have been trying—though quietly—to help mediate the conflict. Kenya has long positioned itself as a neutral mediator through the IGAD framework.
Officials from Nairobi have occasionally met with RSF representatives, although these meetings have sometimes attracted public criticism.
In June, the Kenyan government was forced to respond to online claims that it was secretly supporting the RSF. Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura clarified that Kenya had not supplied any weapons and that its involvement was limited to humanitarian support.
In June, the Kenyan government was forced to respond to online claims that it was secretly supporting the RSF. Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura clarified that Kenya had not supplied any weapons and that its involvement was limited to humanitarian support.
He also said Kenya, as a sovereign country, was free to engage in legal trade, but the rumors being spread online had no evidence behind them.
President William Ruto has also previously held talks with RSF leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo during attempts to encourage dialogue between Sudan’s rival factions.
President William Ruto has also previously held talks with RSF leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo during attempts to encourage dialogue between Sudan’s rival factions.
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