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On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to assist in ending the conflict in Sudan, following a plea from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his involvement.
“We’ve already started working on that,” Trump stated at a Saudi investment conference, a day after he met with Saudi Arabia’s leader at the White House. He mentioned that his administration began addressing the issue within half an hour of the Crown Prince’s request for a meeting on Tuesday.
Later, Trump posted on social media that the U.S. would collaborate with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and other Middle Eastern nations to halt regional atrocities and bring stability to Sudan.
The civil war in Sudan, which reignited in 2023, stems from a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. This conflict has led to ethnic violence, widespread destruction, and mass displacement, involving foreign powers and risking the country’s disintegration.
Sources close to the Crown Prince suggest that Trump’s direct influence may be pivotal in breaking the deadlock in peace negotiations, citing his recent efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza. The Saudi leader appears to see Trump’s role as a peace mediator, recalling his remarks about Sudan’s dire situation.
Trump quoted the Crown Prince as saying, “Sir, you’re talking about many wars, but Sudan is horrible right now.” For Saudi Arabia, resolving this conflict is vital to national security, given the proximity of Sudan’s coastline along the Red Sea opposite the kingdom.
He also emphasized in a Truth Social post, “Tremendous atrocities are happening in Sudan. It’s become one of the most violent places on Earth and the largest humanitarian crisis. Food, medical supplies, and aid are desperately needed.”
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