A high-level meeting of the US National Defense and Security Council has, for the first time, acknowledged foreign interference prolonging Sudan’s war.
US intelligence agencies told officials that external actors have supplied military and logistical support to one side, undermining attempts to halt the fighting and blocking meaningful de-escalation.
Sources said the CIA delivered an assessment identifying both regional and international parties whose involvement has deepened the conflict and delayed any path toward stability.
The assessment also outlined a tentative timeline, suggesting progress toward ending the war could be achievable within three months if global efforts succeed in limiting foreign meddling.
Officials were told that unified international pressure remains essential, as curbing external support may open space for negotiations between Sudan’s rival forces.
Sources noted that the Council viewed the intelligence review as a critical warning, underscoring how outside intervention continues to fuel one of the region’s most devastating crises.
