Sudan’s ambassador to the United States, Mohamed Abdalla Idris, has called on the Trump administration to classify the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as a terrorist organization. Speaking at a press briefing in Washington on Friday, Idris emphasized Sudan’s rejection of a UAE-backed peace proposal to end the ongoing civil war, now in its third year. He criticized Abu Dhabi’s support for the RSF as “destructive” and stated that Sudan cannot accept a peace deal involving the UAE as a mediator, given its role in the conflict. Despite the UAE’s membership in the “Quad”—a coalition including the US, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt—Idris argued that the UAE cannot simultaneously be a party to the conflict and a mediator. The Quad recently unveiled a coordinated roadmap to resolve Sudan’s war, which Idris acknowledged as a positive step but reiterated Sudan’s opposition to UAE involvement. He also urged US President Donald Trump to take a more active role in pressuring the UAE to cease its support for the RSF, which has roots in the Janjaweed militia responsible for the Darfur genocide. The ambassador highlighted bipartisan efforts in the US Senate to designate the RSF as a terrorist organization, citing its ongoing atrocities in El-Fasher. He also called for independent investigations into war crimes committed by both the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces. The conflict has resulted in over 150,000 deaths and displaced 12 million people, with 17 countries allegedly involved in the crisis. Sudan has raised these concerns with the Arab League and the African Union, though its AU membership remains suspended.
Sudan urges Trump to designate RSF a terrorist entity as it rules out UAE-linked peace proposals
