US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a stern warning regarding the ongoing conflict in Sudan, emphasizing the urgent need to halt the supply of weapons and financial support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Speaking at the conclusion of a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Canada, Rubio revealed that the US government is aware of the entities providing these resources and is actively engaging with them to cease their involvement. He stressed that the continuation of such support would have severe repercussions on both the providers and the global community. Rubio refrained from explicitly naming the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the primary backer of the RSF, despite widespread reports and accusations. However, he highlighted the role of the Quad—a diplomatic initiative involving the US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE—in addressing the Sudanese conflict. Rubio expressed concern that the Quad process should not serve as a shield for those perpetuating the violence. The RSF, which has been engaged in a brutal war against the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) since April 2023, has been accused of committing systematic atrocities, including murder, rape, and sexual violence against civilians. Survivors of the siege of el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, have recounted harrowing experiences of mass executions, sexual violence, and looting by RSF fighters. Satellite imagery has further corroborated the existence of mass graves in the region. Rubio underscored the gravity of the situation, noting that humanitarian groups have reported fewer refugees than anticipated, suggesting that many may have perished or are too ill to flee. The UAE has denied allegations of its involvement, dismissing reports as fabrications. Meanwhile, Egypt and Turkey have pledged increased support for the SAF, and there are suspicions of Iranian backing for Sudan’s army. Rubio called for immediate action to end the atrocities and emphasized the need for accountability and compliance with humanitarian ceasefires.