US Eyes Broad Sanctions on Sudanese Army and RSF Amid Failing Ceasefire Efforts
The United States is reportedly considering a wide range of punitive sanctions against both the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in an effort to persuade them to accept a ceasefire. The move comes as diplomatic efforts to broker a peace deal between the two warring parties have stalled, with US envoy Massad Boulos struggling to convince them to back a ceasefire.
Despite announcing that work had begun on ending the war after a personal request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump's ability to resolve the crisis remains uncertain. The effectiveness of his intervention may lie in privately persuading the UAE that its support for the RSF is counterproductive and pressuring Saudi Arabia to ease its insistence on preserving the existing army.
The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has told a cabinet meeting that Trump is "the only leader in the world capable of resolving the Sudan crisis". However, with sanctions expected to be widened, it remains to be seen whether this will have the desired effect.
Meanwhile, Norway's foreign ministry is preparing to invite a broad range of Sudanese society to Oslo in the coming weeks to map out the parameters of how a civilian government could be restored in the event of the conflict ending. The UN has warned that since October 25th, when the RSF captured the city of Bara in North Kordofan, there have been at least 269 civilian deaths from aerial strikes, artillery shelling and summary executions.
The US has previously targeted only a small group of Sudanese Islamists linked to the army with sanctions, but it is expected that this will be expanded. The UAE, which opposes Islamist influence in politics, has stated that rooting out the Muslim Brotherhood must remain a key factor in the West's approach to the region.
As tensions escalate, the UN human rights chief has issued a stark warning about Sudan, urging all states with influence over the parties to take immediate action to halt the fighting and stop the arms flows that are fueling the conflict. With 40,000 people killed and 14 million displaced, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to worsen by the day.
The United States is reportedly considering a wide range of punitive sanctions against both the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in an effort to persuade them to accept a ceasefire. The move comes as diplomatic efforts to broker a peace deal between the two warring parties have stalled, with US envoy Massad Boulos struggling to convince them to back a ceasefire.
Despite announcing that work had begun on ending the war after a personal request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump's ability to resolve the crisis remains uncertain. The effectiveness of his intervention may lie in privately persuading the UAE that its support for the RSF is counterproductive and pressuring Saudi Arabia to ease its insistence on preserving the existing army.
The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has told a cabinet meeting that Trump is "the only leader in the world capable of resolving the Sudan crisis". However, with sanctions expected to be widened, it remains to be seen whether this will have the desired effect.
Meanwhile, Norway's foreign ministry is preparing to invite a broad range of Sudanese society to Oslo in the coming weeks to map out the parameters of how a civilian government could be restored in the event of the conflict ending. The UN has warned that since October 25th, when the RSF captured the city of Bara in North Kordofan, there have been at least 269 civilian deaths from aerial strikes, artillery shelling and summary executions.
The US has previously targeted only a small group of Sudanese Islamists linked to the army with sanctions, but it is expected that this will be expanded. The UAE, which opposes Islamist influence in politics, has stated that rooting out the Muslim Brotherhood must remain a key factor in the West's approach to the region.
As tensions escalate, the UN human rights chief has issued a stark warning about Sudan, urging all states with influence over the parties to take immediate action to halt the fighting and stop the arms flows that are fueling the conflict. With 40,000 people killed and 14 million displaced, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to worsen by the day.
... I mean, can't we just talk about solving the problem instead of piling on more sanctions? Like, what's the point of even doing that at this stage? It's just gonna hurt innocent civilians who aren't even involved in the conflict. And what's with the UAE wanting to root out the Muslim Brotherhood? That's like, totally unfair and not gonna solve anything. Can we please just focus on a peaceful solution instead of using sanctions as a means to an end? 
The US needs to rethink its approach, it's not like sanctions haven't been tried before with no success. And what's the real goal here, stop one group, bring in another? This is just a cycle of violence that'll keep going till someone gets hurt bad enough. I'm all for peace, but this whole thing feels like a mess 
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. The situation in Sudan is already dire enough - we don't need any more chaos 
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The situation in Sudan is becoming increasingly dire, with the ceasefire efforts seemingly on the fritz. The prospect of US-imposed sanctions on both the Sudanese army and RSF raises questions about their efficacy in brokering a peaceful resolution 
. It's worth considering that a one-size-fits-all approach might not be effective here; perhaps a more nuanced strategy, taking into account regional dynamics and power structures, would yield better results 
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. Their interests seem to be at odds with those of other Western powers, which may hinder efforts towards finding a mutually beneficial solution 
. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis is escalating rapidly – 40,000+ fatalities and 14 million displaced people are statistics that cannot be ignored 
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. I mean, I get it, they gotta take action, but can't we just talk to them instead of punishing the whole country? It feels like another example of how the world is moving too fast and forgetting about the little people on the ground. What's the point of all this if we're not gonna make sure those affected get some help? 
... has that guy ever even managed anything in his life?
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. Trump's whole approach seems super naive, hoping Saudi Arabia & UAE will magically change their minds 
. We need more substantial action, like economic blockades or even airstrikes to stop the RSF 
. Anything less is just lip service 
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. We gotta do somethin' about this ASAP. Norway's idea of gettin' all sorts of Sudanese folks together in Oslo sounds like a good start, but we need real action from the US and other world leaders. This crisis is just gettin' outta hand 
We should be focusing on solutions, not just punishing whoever's "wrong" 
. The UN is super worried about the humanitarian crisis in Sudan - 40k dead & 14m displaced... 
. It's like, we gotta stop blaming individual groups and instead focus on finding solutions that benefit everyone 
. Sanctions might seem like a good idea, but let's think about how they'll actually affect ordinary people who aren't even involved in the conflict 
The UN is right to call for an end to the fighting ASAP!
. They need to find a way to get those parties to talk again without making it more complicated 
. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are already playing big roles in this, but it's time for them to use their influence in a positive way 
. The UN is trying to do its part by inviting Sudanese society to Oslo, that's a good start 
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. I mean, I remember when Trump was still US president (2008 lol 
) and he was all like "we're gonna make Sudan great again"... but now? It's just more of the same, with everyone pointing fingers and blaming each other 
And what's with all these sanctions? Is that really gonna solve anything? 
. Perhaps it would be more effective for the US to engage in a more nuanced approach, taking into account the complexities of the conflict and the various stakeholders involved 
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Meanwhile, the Sudanese people are stuck in the middle, suffering for our entertainment.