U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will personally participate in resolving the conflict in Sudan, following a request from Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The American leader made this statement during his address at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum on November 19, which was broadcast by CNBC.
"His Highness would like me to take strong steps regarding the situation in Sudan. Personal involvement in this situation was not in my plans—I considered it a madness that had spiraled out of control. But I see how important this is to you and many of your friends. We will begin working in Sudan," the U.S. President remarked.
Trump also recalled that, with his personal involvement, the United States has "already resolved several conflicts" worldwide, including the crisis in India-Pakistan relations.
The Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has already thanked the U.S. President and the Saudi Crown Prince on social media for their involvement in ending the civil war in the African country.
Earlier in November, Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salem stated that the country's authorities were not officially engaging with the "Sudan Quartet" (the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE) as mediators for resolving the crisis, arguing that the structure lacks an international mandate.
The Quartet's plan, presented on September 12, proposed a three-month humanitarian truce, a ceasefire, and a nine-month transition period to civilian rule. The initiative has already been endorsed by the African Union and IGAD.
On October 26, the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed full control of the city of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state. The rebels also stated their intention to continue their struggle for power in the country and the complete takeover of Sudan's territory.
The civil war in Sudan between the RSF and the national army has been ongoing since April 2023.
