US President Donald Trump vowed Wednesday to intervene in Sudan’s brutal civil war, following a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Trump admitted he had largely overlooked the conflict between General Abdel Fattah al Burhan’s army and Rapid Support Forces before the Saudi push for action.
He promised to work with regional powers, including the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, to stabilise the escalating humanitarian crisis.
The United Nations has repeatedly urged greater international attention, as the war has killed tens of thousands and displaced nearly 12 million people.
“His majesty wants me to do something very powerful regarding Sudan,” Trump said at a business forum with the Saudi royal present.
Trump, who had largely ignored Sudan since returning to office, pledged to use “the influence of the presidency to bring an immediate halt.”
“Tremendous atrocities are taking place in Sudan. It has become the most violent place on Earth,” he said on his Truth Social platform.
He added the United States would coordinate with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and other Middle Eastern partners to end the ongoing violence.
Washington has stepped up diplomatic efforts, including calls by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging Abu Dhabi to back a Sudanese ceasefire.
