The Muslim Brotherhood and remnants of Sudan’s former regime are a “red line” for the United States and should not return to power, U.S. presidential adviser Massad Boulos said in an interview published Wednesday.
Boulos told Asharq Al-Awsat that clashes in El Fasher risk derailing efforts toward a humanitarian truce discussed in Washington last week with delegations from General al-Burhan’s army (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces. He warned the violence could fuel fragmentation fears and undermine Sudan’s unity.
He said Washington does not support any Sudanese faction tied to the current warring parties or to figures from the former regime, while stressing that Sudanese must ultimately shape their own political future through direct dialogue.
Boulos said U.S. contacts with both sides have been continuous for years and that proposals are under review, with alternative paths possible if the Quad’s roadmap stalls. He added that the SAF has shown understanding over concerns about Islamist influence and noted unspecified steps taken by Sudanese authorities in recent weeks. The next phase, he said, should move beyond both belligerents.
US President Donald Trump backs a peaceful resolution that quickly halts the fighting and addresses the humanitarian crisis, Boulos added.
