WASHINGTON – The United States has denied reports that a peace agreement or an imminent settlement has been reached in Sudan, saying negotiations remain ongoing and that several key issues have yet to be resolved.
A senior adviser at the U.S. State Department said claims that all substantive issues have been settled, or that only one issue remains under discussion, are “inaccurate.” He said several proposals have either not been accepted or have been rejected by the parties, adding that no official announcement will be made until a genuine agreement is reached.
The U.S. official said public comments, leaked documents and speculation suggesting that a deal has already been concluded “are neither official nor conducive to the intended process.” He said current diplomatic efforts remain focused on helping the parties engage in serious negotiations aimed at securing a humanitarian ceasefire, advancing a comprehensive peace agreement and supporting a political transition in Sudan.
The remarks came days after Sudan’s Security and Defence Council said it had finalized a consensus response to a peace proposal submitted by international mediators while rejecting the authenticity of documents circulated on social media that purported to reveal the government’s position. The council said it remained committed to initiatives that preserve Sudan’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.
Reuters recently reported, citing documents it reviewed, that the United States had proposed a 90-day humanitarian ceasefire followed by negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent cessation of hostilities and relaunching a political process. According to the documents, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) conditioned their acceptance on the withdrawal of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from all cities and areas under their control since the conflict began.
The war between the SAF and the RSF has continued since April 2023, despite repeated mediation efforts led by the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. Previous negotiations have failed to produce a lasting ceasefire, while the conflict has displaced millions and deepened what the United Nations describes as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
