U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to help end the ongoing conflict in Sudan after a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Speaking at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, Trump admitted that he had not initially planned to intervene in Sudan but was persuaded following discussions with the Crown Prince.
Trump highlighted that a recent U.S.-backed truce proposal had been accepted by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), while Sudan’s ambassador in Washington confirmed that the government was reviewing the offer. On social media, Trump described Sudan as “the most violent place on earth” and called the conflict “the world’s biggest humanitarian disaster.”
The Sudanese war, now entering its third year, pits the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) against the RSF, a paramilitary group. The RSF has seized significant territory, leaving millions displaced and thousands dead. Images of a UN convoy truck ablaze in North Sudan underscore the conflict’s devastating impact.
“Sudan is considered a great civilization and culture, unfortunately gone bad, but one that can be fixed with the cooperation and coordination of countries, including those in the region with tremendous wealth,” Trump said. He emphasized U.S. collaboration with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and other Middle Eastern partners to halt atrocities and stabilize Sudan.
The White House also stated that Washington would work to stop external military support to rival Sudanese factions. This escalation comes as regional players, including Kenya, continue to mediate the conflict.
Kenya, acting under the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) framework, has sought to maintain neutrality, offering humanitarian aid while avoiding involvement in military operations. In June, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura dismissed reports that Kenya was secretly arming the RSF, clarifying that the country’s role remained humanitarian and trade-related.
As the international community watches closely, Trump’s renewed U.S. engagement could mark a turning point in efforts to bring peace to Sudan, one of the most volatile regions in the world.
