Sudan Conflict: US Truce Plan Rejected by Warring Factions, US Envoy Criticized

US Truce Plan and Rejection

• 🇺🇸 The US Africa envoy, Masad Bulos, urged both warring sides in Sudan to formally accept a comprehensive peace plan proposed by Washington.
• ❌ Neither the Sudanese Army nor the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have formally accepted the specific text of the US proposal.
• ⚠️ The Sudanese Army Chief, Abdel Fatal Burhan, criticized the US proposal as the "worst one yet," claiming it would eliminate the armed forces while leaving militias intact.

RSF's Unilateral Ceasefire and Army's Response

• 🗓️ The RSF announced a unilateral three-month humanitarian ceasefire.
• ⚔️ Despite the unilateral ceasefire, the RSF have not formally agreed to the US-led peace plan.
• 🛡️ On Tuesday, the Sudanese army reported repelling a major assault by the RSF on the strategic city of Babusa in West Kordofan.

International Mediation and Accusations

• 🗣️ Al Burhan specifically criticized US envoy Masad Bulos, calling him an obstacle to peace.
• 🇦🇪 Al Burhan also denounced the participation of the United Arab Emirates as a mediator and accused Abu Dhabi of backing the RSF.
• 🚫 The United Arab Emirates denies these claims and states they will continue to work with partners to end the war.

Previous Peace Efforts

• 📜 An earlier version of the peace plan, rejected by both parties in September, included a three-month ceasefire and a transition to civilian rule, excluding the warring factions.
• 🌍 International efforts by the US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE continue to push for negotiations and a ceasefire, despite previous failed attempts.