The Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces are nearing a humanitarian ceasefire agreement following intensive talks in Cairo with US backing. This push comes amid growing international pressure after massacres in Fasher last week. The US-led proposal includes a three-month truce followed by negotiations for a comprehensive peace and political dialogue.
Egyptian and Sudanese sources told Mada Masr that the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are edging closer to a humanitarian ceasefire agreement following two days of intensive talks hosted in Cairo. The US-led proposal starts with a three-month humanitarian ceasefire, during which negotiations would aim for a comprehensive truce and political dialogue between the Transitional Sovereignty Council, the RSF, and representatives of all Sudanese forces to form a joint executive authority for a three-year transition period.
Talks resumed after a failed round in Washington, driven by international pressure following the fall of Fasher in Darfur last week, which raised fears of Sudan's de facto partition. An Egyptian official familiar with the US-led Quad group said: "The US proposal is similar to what happened in Gaza, with a multi-phase approach. Trump wants to end the war in Sudan."
The United States urged Saudi Arabia to pressure Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, while the UAE informed Washington of Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo's readiness for a new attack on Khartoum, prompting Egypt's support for the truce amid fears of escalation and reversal of military gains. The military insists on halting all military supplies, recalling the 2023 Jeddah agreement that the RSF exploited. Meanwhile, the military is fortifying front lines in Kordofan, including airdrops for the 22nd Infantry Division in Babanusa and advances toward Bara to besiege RSF forces.
A former Egyptian diplomat told Mada Masr: "The deal resembles what was discussed in Washington; neither side truly agrees to sharing power and wealth. But no one wants to oppose Trump." US Senior Advisor Massad Boulos confirmed talks are going "noticeably well" despite field complications, with the truce potentially extendable to nine months.