{"id":56342,"date":"2025-10-27T02:15:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T23:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/?p=56342"},"modified":"2025-10-27T02:15:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T23:15:25","slug":"has-the-quartet-meeting-in-washington-advanced-peace-in-sudan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/27\/has-the-quartet-meeting-in-washington-advanced-peace-in-sudan\/","title":{"rendered":"Has the \u201cQuartet\u201d Meeting in Washington Advanced Peace in Sudan?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sudan Events \u2013 Agencies<\/strong><\/p>\n

The meetings of the Quartet on the Sudan crisis \u2014 comprising the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates \u2014 concluded in Washington without any tangible progress toward implementing its proposed peace plan.<\/p>\n

On September 12, the Quartet had unveiled, following consultations among the foreign ministers of its member states, a roadmap calling for a three-month humanitarian truce leading to a permanent ceasefire, followed by a nine-month inclusive and transparent political transition that would fulfill the Sudanese people\u2019s aspirations for an independent civilian government.<\/p>\n

Coinciding with the latest sub-ministerial Quartet meeting in Washington last Friday \u2014 aimed at discussing practical steps to operationalize the peace plan \u2014 two delegations, one representing the Sudanese government and the other the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), arrived in the United States at Washington\u2019s invitation.<\/p>\n

The government delegation included Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem, the head of military intelligence Lt. Gen. Ahmed Ali Saber, and Maj. Gen. Abbas Bakhit, deputy director of the General Intelligence Service. The RSF delegation, meanwhile, was led by Qouni Hamdan Dagalo \u2014 the younger brother of RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo \u201cHemedti\u201d \u2014 along with chief negotiator Brig. Omar Hamdan and Mohamed Mokhtar Al-Nour.<\/p>\n

Divergent Demands<\/strong><\/p>\n

Official Sudanese sources told Al Jazeera Net that Foreign Minister Salem and his delegation held talks with U.S. officials led by Presidential Advisor on African Affairs Mossad Bolous. According to the same sources \u2014 who requested anonymity \u2014 the delegation presented its views on Red Sea security, counterterrorism coordination, economic cooperation, and trade exchange, noting that positions were largely aligned on these issues.<\/p>\n

The delegation reaffirmed its stance on the ceasefire, insisting on adherence to the roadmap submitted by the Sovereign Council to the UN Secretary-General last March and to the Jeddah Declaration signed in May 2023 as the foundation for any new agreement. It expressed readiness for a just and comprehensive peace that serves the Sudanese people while rejecting any political or military reintegration of the RSF.<\/p>\n

Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan briefed leaders of the Darfur peace movements in Port Sudan on Saturday evening about the nature of his government\u2019s negotiations with the U.S. administration in Washington. He reiterated that there are no direct or indirect negotiations with the RSF, stressing that talks are limited to discussions with U.S. officials.<\/p>\n

Conversely, media outlets close to the RSF reported that its delegation \u2014 consisting of four members \u2014 held separate meetings with U.S. officials and other Quartet representatives. The RSF reportedly demanded that the Manama Agreement, initialed in Bahrain in 2024 between Sovereign Council member Shams al-Din Kabashi and RSF deputy commander Abdul Rahim Dagalo, be recognized as the principal reference for negotiations.<\/p>\n

According to those sources, the RSF also called for severing Sudan\u2019s ties with Iran, dismantling the Islamic Movement\u2019s influence in politics, handing over wanted figures to the International Criminal Court, and establishing a new, unified professional army on fresh foundations.<\/p>\n

Coordination Mechanism<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the conclusion of the Quartet meetings, Mossad Bolous announced that the member states had agreed to form a joint committee to enhance coordination on urgent priorities in Sudan.<\/p>\n

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Bolous said the meeting broadly discussed ways to curb foreign interference in the Sudanese conflict, emphasizing the need to push for a political transition leading to an inclusive civilian government. He added that participants concurred on the importance of shielding the political process from regional and international influences that hinder peace efforts, and discussed mechanisms to support and strengthen civilian institutions in the next phase.<\/p>\n

Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and current Middle East Institute fellow David Shinn told Al Jazeera Net that \u201cit appears the Trump administration has delegated the task of ending the war in Sudan to Mossad Bolous.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shinn noted that neither the Sudanese army nor the RSF has shown serious willingness to end the conflict. If this initiative fails, he said, it remains unclear what steps the Quartet or Washington would take next, as neither has presented a contingency plan.<\/p>\n

No Clear Roadmap<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bolous had earlier stated that \u201cSudan will be a priority in the coming period,\u201d but challenges persist due to weak coordination within President Donald Trump\u2019s administration, as well as conflicting regional agendas and Washington\u2019s complex relationships with regional powers.<\/p>\n

In a report by the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, researcher Areej Al-Haj argued that \u201cthe U.S.-led initiative is not designed to open direct negotiations between Sudan\u2019s army and the RSF. Rather, it aims to establish a coordinated international platform capable of managing Sudan\u2019s balance of power through strategic pressure and by creating the conditions for a successful political process.\u201d<\/p>\n

Similarly, Cameron Hudson, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies\u2019 Africa Program, said: \u201cThere is no plan within the Trump administration to resolve Sudan\u2019s crisis. It seems they believe that simply inviting people to Washington and relying on the State Department\u2019s charm will make them agree.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking to Al Jazeera Net, Hudson added, \u201cThis meeting was hastily arranged, without an agenda or preparation. You cannot expect a breakthrough based on wishful thinking \u2014 that\u2019s not a strategy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bias and Interests<\/strong><\/p>\n

Commenting on the Washington talks, former presidential adviser Amin Hassan Omar, who served under ousted President Omar al-Bashir, criticized what he called the United States\u2019 \u201cbiased approach\u201d to Sudan\u2019s crisis. He argued that Washington is unfit to broker peace, as it refuses to recognize legitimate authority or pursue solutions reflecting Sudan\u2019s realities, instead promoting a narrative aligned with its geopolitical interests.<\/p>\n

In a Facebook post, Omar accused the U.S. of seeking to dominate Sudan rather than support it, claiming it aims to distance Khartoum from China, Russia, and Turkey, monopolize the country\u2019s rare mineral sector, and impose Red Sea arrangements serving Israeli security.<\/p>\n

Political analyst Faisal Abdel Karim, however, believes the Quartet\u2019s Washington round did not end in deadlock. He said the U.S. administration made progress in bridging differences among Quartet members and continues to play a pivotal role in the process.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Al Jazeera Net, Abdel Karim noted that the Quartet remains the only serious effort to end Sudan\u2019s war, warning that its failure would prolong the conflict and lead to bleak outcomes. He predicted that direct negotiations between the army and RSF could soon resume in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, following a principles agreement mediated by Bolous\u2019s outreach to both sides.<\/p>\n

Source: Al Jazeera Net<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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