On 12 September 2025, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United States (U.S.) issued a joint statement aimed at restoring stability and initiating a ceasefire in Sudan. They called for a three-month humanitarian truce as a pathway to a permanent ceasefire, then a transition to civilian-led governance. Sudan has been in civil war since April 2023, following escalating tensions between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudan’s civil war has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, with around 150,000 lives lost and over 12 million people displaced. Saudi Arabia, U.S., UAE, and Egypt put a plan for Sudan that begins with a three-month humanitarian truce, followed by a permanent ceasefire and a nine-month transition that would lead to civilian-led governance. Their statement also explicitly rejects any role for the Muslim Brotherhood or similar groups in Sudan’s future governance, citing their contribution to the country’s instability. The ministers of the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Egypt pledged to actively support a negotiated resolution to the conflict, involving both the SAF and RSF. They emphasized the importance of protecting civilians and ensuring humanitarian aid…
