The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed strong support for the United States’ initiatives to bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, while condemning the widespread atrocities committed by both the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, made this statement on Tuesday, emphasizing the UAE’s commitment to peace in the region. US President Donald Trump, responding to a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has pledged to prioritize resolving the Sudanese crisis. Trump’s advisor for African and Arab Affairs, Massad Boulos, reiterated this commitment during a media briefing in Abu Dhabi, noting that the US has presented a robust peace proposal to both warring factions, though neither has yet accepted it. Earlier on Tuesday, the RSF announced a unilateral three-month humanitarian truce, citing international efforts led by President Trump. However, the RSF’s declaration was followed by renewed attacks on army territory, undermining the ceasefire. The conflict, which erupted in April 2023 over disputes regarding the integration of the army and RSF, has resulted in tens of thousands of civilian deaths, widespread famine, and accusations of genocide against the RSF. The US, UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, collectively known as the Quad, have proposed a three-month truce followed by peace talks, but the situation remains volatile.
UAE President adviser welcomes US efforts to end Sudan war, condemns atrocities
