A senior figure in Sudan’s Somoud alliance has called on the US Congress to expand sanctions against those responsible for prolonging the country’s war, urging lawmakers from both major American political parties to unite behind efforts to end the conflict.
Khalid Omar Yousif, deputy chairman of the Sudanese Congress Party and a leading member of the Somoud coalition, said bipartisan support in Washington could help strengthen President Donald Trump’s approach to Sudan and increase pressure on those obstructing peace efforts.
Speaking to Sky News Arabia, Yousif said Congress had several legislative and financial tools at its disposal, including increasing humanitarian assistance and introducing legislation targeting parties involved in the conflict, individuals responsible for abuses and those undermining diplomatic initiatives.
He argued that the broad agreement between Republicans and Democrats on Sudan presented an opportunity to advance measures aimed at ending the fighting and holding those responsible for violations accountable.
Yousif said bipartisan cooperation on Sudan was not a new development, pointing to a history of shared positions between the two parties on the country’s political and humanitarian crises.
He urged the incoming Congress to build on that consensus by expanding sanctions to cover all parties implicated in abuses against Sudanese civilians, regardless of their political or military affiliations.
According to Yousif, tougher measures could strengthen accountability while increasing pressure on those contributing to the continuation of the war or blocking attempts to reach a negotiated settlement.
The Somoud leader also called for greater congressional attention to Sudan, arguing that the country’s humanitarian emergency should remain a priority despite political polarisation in Washington.
He said Sudan offered an opportunity for Republicans and Democrats to cooperate on foreign policy, particularly in areas involving humanitarian relief, political engagement and efforts to secure a lasting peace.
Yousif maintained that coordinated action between Congress and the Trump administration could reinforce international diplomatic initiatives and help create conditions for ending the conflict.
