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U.S. Envoy Pushes Ceasefire Amid Sudan's Ongoing Violence

11/26/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. envoy Massad Boulos urged Sudan's warring factions to accept a ceasefire without preconditions.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced a unilateral three-month ceasefire, but the army says it attacked anyway.
Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said the U.S. plan undermines the army and legitimizes the RSF.
International organizations report atrocities by both sides, including killings and sexual violence in el-Fasher, and allege the United Arab Emirates supports the RSF.

History

Historical Context

Protests in Sudan began in December 2018 against President Omar al-Bashir, culminating in his ousting in April 2019. Following a violent crackdown in June 2019, a power-sharing agreement was established between the Transitional Military Council and civilian leaders. As of 2023, U.S. envoy Massad Boulos seeks a ceasefire amid ongoing conflict between the Rapid Support Forces and the army, exacerbated by international interests, particularly from the UAE.

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Story summary

U.S. envoy Massad Boulos urged Sudan's warring factions to accept a ceasefire without preconditions.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced a unilateral three-month ceasefire, but the army says it attacked anyway.
Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said the U.S. plan undermines the army and legitimizes the RSF.
International organizations report atrocities by both sides, including killings and sexual violence in el-Fasher, and allege the United Arab Emirates supports the RSF.

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