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Sudan Army Considers US Ceasefire Amid Worsening Famine

11/4/2025

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Sudan Army Considers Ceasefire

Sudan's army is evaluating a proposal from the United States for a three-month ceasefire amid violence.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) support the ceasefire initiative after capturing El-Fasher.
The United States seeks to negotiate a peace process with partners including Egypt and the UAE.
Famine is worsening, with nearly 400,000 people starving in El-Fasher and Kadugli.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating recent atrocities that may constitute war crimes.

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RSF Escalates Violence

The Sudan conflict intensified after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized El Fasher on October 27, 2025, with 460 people killed in a hospital attack.
The violence has driven more than 1 million returnees and refugees to South Sudan since the conflict began.
Christian Aid has urged international attention to address the escalating humanitarian crisis.
Ongoing violence continues to drive people from their homes, worsening the regional crisis.

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UAE Admits Policy Errors

United Arab Emirates (UAE) acknowledged mistakes in its Sudan policy, including support for the Rapid Support Forces linked to El Fasher killings.
UAE diplomat Anwar Gargash said failing to impose sanctions after the 2021 coup was a critical error.
Despite neutrality claims, evidence suggests the UAE covertly armed the RSF, while the international response remains slow.
The conflict has displaced over 12 million people, leaving humanitarian needs unmet.

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Historical Context

The Sudanese Civil War intensified after a military coup in 2021, leading to severe humanitarian crises and over 12 million displaced individuals. Since April 15, 2023, clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have escalated, prompting investigations into potential war crimes by the International Criminal Court and highlighting the urgent need for international intervention.

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Sudan Army Considers Ceasefire

Sudan's army is evaluating a proposal from the United States for a three-month ceasefire amid violence.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) support the ceasefire initiative after capturing El-Fasher.
The United States seeks to negotiate a peace process with partners including Egypt and the UAE.
Famine is worsening, with nearly 400,000 people starving in El-Fasher and Kadugli.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating recent atrocities that may constitute war crimes.

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