United States Envoy and Sudanese Army Commander Meet at Event in Egypt

U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy announced that he crossed paths with the Sudanese army commander at a luncheon held in Egypt and that efforts for a political solution with regional partners are ongoing.

Visit and Encounter in Egypt

Massad Boulos, Senior U.S. Adviser for Arab and African Affairs, attended a luncheon hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

Boulos announced in a social media post that he met with Sudanese army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan at this event.

Political Solution and Regional Efforts

Massad Boulos emphasized that the U.S. continues its efforts to find a political solution to the crisis alongside Egypt and other regional and international partners.

A senior official from Sudan's military-led government stated that Burhan and Boulos met by chance but did not hold any official talks.

Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan

The Sudanese army has been fighting the Rapid Support Forces since April 2023 due to disagreements over the integration of forces during the transition to civilian rule.

This civil war has led to the displacement of more than 14 million people and triggered one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world.

Washington's Sudan Policy

The U.S. Department of State has stated that the Sudanese Armed Forces, the Rapid Support Forces, and their leaders do not represent a legitimate constitutional government for Sudan.

The U.S. administration has accused the Rapid Support Forces of committing genocide and accused the army of committing war crimes, while both sides have denied the allegations.