The statement, released on Thursday, comes shortly after the RSF seized El-Fasher, the famine-hit capital of North Darfur, consolidating its control over much of western Sudan. The Sudanese army has not yet responded to the ceasefire proposal, though some senior military figures have voiced opposition.
A US State Department spokesperson confirmed ongoing efforts to broker a truce, saying:
“We urge both sides to move forward with the U.S.-led effort to conclude a humanitarian truce, given the immediate urgency of de-escalating the violence and ending the suffering of the Sudanese people.”
In September, the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt jointly called for a three-month humanitarian truce, to be followed by a permanent ceasefire.
However, despite multiple ceasefire agreements since the conflict began in April 2023, none have held. The war—between the RSF and the Sudanese army, once partners in power—has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions, and pushed the country to the brink of famine.
Witnesses accuse RSF fighters of killings and abductions following their capture of El-Fasher. The RSF leadership has promised to prosecute violators and protect civilians, but humanitarian agencies continue to report dire conditions.