A long-awaited breakthrough in the Sudanese conflict may be just weeks away. Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President on Arab and African Affairs, announced Tuesday that a final peace agreement and humanitarian truce have been drafted and are nearing official approval.
Speaking at a high-level humanitarian aid conference in Washington on February 3, 2026, Boulos revealed that the Quartet mechanism—composed of the United States, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—has finalized the text. The deal centers on immediate de-escalation and the establishment of safe zones to reach millions of civilians caught in the crossfire.
The proposed agreement isn’t just a ceasefire on paper; it includes specific logistical mandates to ensure the fighting actually stops. Key components of the draft include:
Strategic Redeployment: A coordinated withdrawal of forces from both sides to specific, pre-determined locations.
Technical Oversight: The United Nations has developed a specialized mechanism to monitor the removal of fighters from key corridors.
Humanitarian Access: The primary goal of these withdrawals is to open “safe passages” for the delivery of life-saving supplies to regions currently cut off by the violence.
Once the Quartet gives the final green light, Boulos stated the agreement will be submitted to the UN Security Council. This move is intended to codify the settlement into international law and provide a framework for long-term stability in the region.
The announcement comes as the international community grapples with the staggering human cost of the war. Boulos confirmed that U.S.-led international efforts have successfully raised $1.5 billion in humanitarian relief. However, he warned that while the funding is a significant milestone, its effectiveness depends entirely on the success of the proposed truce and the ability of aid workers to reach those in need.
