Amid calls from U.S. President Joe Biden for renewed peace talks, Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have restated their openness to ending the 17-month conflict that has ravaged the nation.
While both the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan expressed support for dialogue, the RSF accused the military of obstructing a genuine ceasefire and hindering progress towards lasting peace.
RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo emphasized his forces’ commitment to peace over violence, advocating for continued negotiations to protect Sudanese civilians. “We remain committed to peace talks and believe the future of Sudan lies in dialogue, not violence,” Dagalo posted on X (formerly Twitter).
However, RSF leadership criticized the SAF for failing to engage in meaningful peace efforts, citing missed opportunities for negotiations and worsening conditions for civilians. They claim the military’s reluctance to pursue peace is prolonging the humanitarian crisis and escalating the death toll, which has surpassed 12,000 since April 2023.
Despite public appeals for peace, both factions remain entrenched in their positions, and neither has outlined a clear path to end the war. International mediators, led by the U.S., continue to push for ceasefire agreements and humanitarian access, though tangible progress remains distant.