President Vows to Work with Regional Powers to End Atrocities in Sudan
President Donald Trump described Sudan as “the most violent place on Earth” and “the single biggest Humanitarian Crisis” during a recent business forum with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump pledged to use his influence to bring an immediate halt to the conflict and work alongside regional partners to stabilize the country.
Trump stated that tremendous atrocities are occurring in Sudan amid the civil war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a conflict that has caused massive displacement and suffering since April 2023.The U.S. President’s renewed focus on Sudan follows a call from the Saudi Crown Prince, who urged Trump to take powerful action on the issue during a White House meeting.Sudan’s conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced nearly 12 million people, with a dire need for food, medical aid, and humanitarian assistance in affected regions such as Al-Fasher.Trump described Sudan as a “Great Civilization and Culture, unfortunately gone bad,” emphasizing the potential for recovery with the help of wealthy regional powers including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt.The U.S. plans to coordinate efforts with these Middle Eastern partners to end atrocities while working on stabilizing Sudan politically and economically.Trump’s Africa envoy described the situation as the “world’s biggest humanitarian crisis,” expressing urgency for international intervention and resolution.The conflict has drawn global concern, with the United Nations and G7 condemning the violence and calling for immediate peace and humanitarian access.
Trump’s pivot to address Sudan shows a shift in focus toward African conflicts amid ongoing engagements in Gaza and Ukraine.
