JAKARTA – In a significant policy development, President Donald Trump has committed the United States to launching a peace initiative aimed at resolving Sudan’s devastating civil conflict, responding to a direct appeal from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The announcement came during a Saudi-US investment forum, where Trump revealed that the Crown Prince had personally urged American engagement in addressing the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the African nation.

Policy Reversal on Sudan Engagement

Trump candidly acknowledged that Sudan had not previously ranked among his administration’s foreign policy priorities. He initially described the conflict as appearing “crazy and out of control” from a distance. However, the Saudi leader’s passionate advocacy for intervention prompted a reconsideration of this stance.

“We’re going to start working on Sudan,” Trump declared at the forum, though the extent to which this represents a fundamental shift from current US involvement remains unclear.

Humanitarian Crisis Reaches Critical Levels

Taking to his Truth Social platform, the president painted a dire picture of the situation, labeling Sudan “the most violent place on Earth” and describing it as “the single biggest Humanitarian Crisis” currently unfolding globally. He emphasized that “tremendous atrocities are taking place” within the country’s borders.

Trump outlined plans for multilateral cooperation with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and additional regional partners. The collaborative effort aims not only to halt the violence but also to establish long-term political and economic stability throughout Sudan.

Understanding the Conflict

The Sudanese crisis erupted on April 15, 2023, when hostilities broke out between the national military forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary organization. The fighting has claimed thousands of lives and forced millions of Sudanese civilians to flee their homes, creating one of the world’s largest displacement crises.

Territorially, the conflict has reached a deadlock. The RSF currently controls all five states comprising the Darfur region, while government forces maintain authority over most remaining areas, including the capital city of Khartoum. This territorial division has contributed to a protracted stalemate with no clear resolution in sight.

The international community has struggled to broker lasting peace agreements, making Trump’s commitment to US engagement potentially significant for future diplomatic efforts.

Original Article:

Yeni Safak. (2025, November 20). US to launch Sudan peace initiative following Saudi Arabia’s request. Retrieved from https://en.yenisafak.com/world/us-to-launch-peace-following-saudi-arabias-request-3710821