US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sudan’s war has evolved into a proxy conflict, with outside actors complicating efforts to secure peace.
Speaking before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, Rubio said divisions among foreign powers have made it harder to bring the conflict to an end.
He described the war as a battleground shaped by competing external interests, adding that diplomatic progress remains difficult.
Rubio said humanitarian negotiations are focused on establishing aid distribution points in areas controlled by both sides.
He expressed frustration over repeated failures to implement agreements, saying commitments are often reached but not consistently followed.
Sudan’s conflict has entered its fourth year, leaving a trail of destruction across the country and deepening human suffering.
The war has killed an estimated 200,000 people and displaced more than 11 million, according to some estimates.
Several regions have been pushed into famine, while aid agencies struggle to reach millions caught in the violence.
The United Nations has described the crisis as the world’s worst humanitarian emergency, with no clear end in sight.
