U.S. officials are actively engaging with both Sudanese military and civilian leaders to map out practical options that could help extend and broaden a ceasefire. The discussions aim to identify steps that would lead to a sustainable pause in fighting and greater political space for humanitarian aid and civilian protection. The United States continues to monitor the situation closely and remains committed to supporting a pathway toward stability in Sudan through diplomatic diplomacy and careful coordination with local authorities and regional partners.
At the direction of senior government ministers, American representatives emphasize ongoing close contact with Sudan’s main power centers to explore concrete mechanisms for extending the Eid al-Fitr ceasefire. The objective is to reinforce a lasting cessation of hostilities and to create conditions conducive to dialogue among stakeholders, with a focus on protecting civilians, allowing humanitarian relief to reach those in need, and facilitating a return to orderly governance.
Meanwhile, steps were approved to evacuate U.S. embassy personnel and their families from Sudan as a precautionary measure. The decision reflects a careful assessment of security conditions on the ground and underscores the priority placed on safeguarding American staff while continuing to support Sudanese civilians through diplomatic channels and multilateral coordination where feasible.
In Sudan, the de facto leadership structure has entered an open-phase dynamic characterized by competition between the regular military under the army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Emergency Forces commander Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo. The evolving balance of power has significant implications for security, governance, and regional stability, and observers emphasize the need for restraint, de-escalation, and persistent international engagement to prevent further violence and to protect civilians as the country charts a path toward inclusive dialogue and accountability.