Full Breakdown
Sudan Army Conditions Acceptance of U.S. Peace Plan on Full RSF Withdrawal
7/10/2026, 5:13:40 PM
Core Demand and Proposal Details
Documents seen by Reuters show that the Sudanese army will only broadly accept the United States’ latest peace proposal if the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) withdraw from every city it has occupied since May 11, 2023. The U.S. plan, presented in June, calls for an immediate 90-day humanitarian truce, negotiations toward a permanent ceasefire, and a civilian-led transition to elections. It also proposes a UN-led mechanism for limited RSF pull-outs, prioritising North Darfur (including al-Fashir) and North Kordofan, where RSF drone strikes continue.
Background of the Conflict
The war erupted in April 2023 after the Sudanese army and the RSF clashed over integrating their forces and moving toward civilian democracy. Since then, the conflict has displaced millions, caused hundreds of thousands of deaths, and generated widespread hunger and disease. Previous peace initiatives have stalled, largely because the army has repeatedly demanded a comprehensive RSF withdrawal from all occupied cities.
Official Statements & Responses
U.S. Senior Adviser for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos posted that he was “extremely pleased” to learn that army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan “has apparently accepted — rather than rejected — the latest peace proposal.” Sudanese senior officials confirmed the army’s acceptance of most proposal elements but reiterated the withdrawal condition. A senior RSF official told Reuters the force had “received and welcomed the latest proposal” and submitted a written response, though details were not disclosed.
Criticism & Opposition
UN experts have accused the RSF of genocide in Darfur, an area the size of France where the group maintains control and is establishing a parallel government. The RSF denies targeting civilians. Humanitarian observers note that despite occasional overtures, the RSF continues a drone-led campaign in the Kordofan region, undermining confidence in any ceasefire.
Verbatim Quotes
- “extremely pleased” — Massad Boulos, U.S. Senior Adviser for Arab and African Affairs
- “has apparently accepted — rather than rejected — the latest peace proposal” — Massad Boulos
- “the withdrawal of (the RSF) from all the cities it has occupied since May 11, 2023,” — Sudanese army documents
- “A senior RSF official told Reuters the force had received and welcomed the latest proposal and made a written response, but gave no further details.” — senior RSF official
