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Arab Nations Push for Sudan Truce Amid Crisis

2/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Arab League and other Arab nations urge Sudan peace negotiators to secure a truce as Ramadan nears.
They cite a deteriorating situation marked by drone strikes and attacks on civilians, including El Fasher.
Massad Boulos, the U.S. envoy for President Donald Trump, advocates a ceasefire with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
The conflict has displaced more than 13 million people and the RSF controls parts of Darfur and Kordofan.

History

Historical Context

South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, after decades of civil war that resulted in over 2 million deaths and massive displacement. The ongoing conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023, has now displaced over 13 million people, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis. International involvement, particularly from the U.S., UAE, and Saudi Arabia, highlights the region's persistent instability.

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Story summary

Arab League and other Arab nations urge Sudan peace negotiators to secure a truce as Ramadan nears.
They cite a deteriorating situation marked by drone strikes and attacks on civilians, including El Fasher.
Massad Boulos, the U.S. envoy for President Donald Trump, advocates a ceasefire with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
The conflict has displaced more than 13 million people and the RSF controls parts of Darfur and Kordofan.

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