The United States, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE issued a joint statement outlining a roadmap to end the conflict, beginning with a humanitarian truce and concluding with a comprehensive political transition within nine months.
Following consultations convened by Washington, the foreign ministers stressed that the ongoing war between Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis and threatens regional security. The ministers reaffirmed principles including respect for Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, and rejected any military solution.
The statement called on all warring parties to ensure unimpeded humanitarian access nationwide and to refrain from indiscriminate attacks on civilians and infrastructure. An initial three-month humanitarian truce will allow urgent relief deliveries, paving the way for a permanent ceasefire.
The next phase involves a comprehensive and transparent transitional process within nine months, culminating in an independent civilian government with broad legitimacy accountable to the people.
The statement emphasized that Sudan’s future cannot be determined by extremist groups or forces linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, warning against foreign interference prolonging the conflict. The four countries pledged to exert maximum effort to support a political settlement with active participation from the military and RSF, protect civilians, secure the Red Sea, and counter cross-border terrorist threats. Coordination with the African Union, Arab League, UN, and international partners was also highlighted.
