Biden Urges Sudan's Warring Parties to Cease Hostilities and Resume Talks

The President calls for humanitarian access and condemns the severe impact of the 17-month conflict.

President Joe Biden has called for an end to the 17-month conflict in Sudan, urging the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to cease hostilities and re-engage in negotiations.
Biden highlighted the severe humanitarian crisis, noting that nearly 10 million people have been displaced, with widespread famine and reports of sexual violence against women and girls.
The city of El Fasher in Darfur has been particularly affected, facing months-long siege and recent intense assaults by the RSF, causing catastrophic damage.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, expressed grave concern over the escalating violence in El Fasher and called for the protection of civilians.
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on 16 entities and individuals linked to the conflict, with Biden condemning war crimes and ethnic cleansing committed by both SAF and RSF.