The International Quartet on Sudan, comprising the United States, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, has confirmed that there is no military solution to the conflict in Sudan, emphasizing the necessity of leveraging its members' influence to achieve a negotiated end to the fighting, paving the way for a Sudan-led comprehensive political dialogue and a transition to civilian rule.
Joint Negotiation Efforts
US President’s Advisor for African and Arab Affairs, Masud Paul, stated in a post on the "X" platform on Saturday that the Quartet's meetings in Geneva were "highly productive," focusing on continuing joint efforts to end the conflict through a humanitarian ceasefire that paves the way for a permanent cessation of hostilities and ensures the delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need.
Paul clarified that the meetings addressed, alongside supporting the efforts of the International Five to facilitate a comprehensive Sudanese dialogue, ways to enhance coordination between international and regional initiatives, protect civilians, and plan for rehabilitation and development in Sudan.
Expanded International Coordination
The US official pointed to the holding of two joint meetings of the Quartet and the Five, in cooperation with international and regional partners, on the sidelines of the Sixth Consultative Meeting on Coordinating Peace Initiatives for Sudan, hosted by the UN Office in Geneva last Wednesday.
The Five Mechanism comprises the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union, the Arab League, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in East Africa (IGAD), and works to support political dialogue among Sudanese forces.
Transitional Plan and Humanitarian Crisis
The Committee previously proposed in September 2025 a plan calling for a three-month humanitarian ceasefire, paving the way for a permanent cessation of hostilities, followed by a comprehensive transitional process over nine months leading to an independent civilian government.
Since April 2023, Sudan has been witnessing a war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, stemming from disagreements over the unification of the military institution, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of approximately 13 million people, amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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