President Donald Trump announced that the United States will engage in resolving the civil war in Sudan following a direct request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Speaking at a U.S.-Saudi investment forum, Trump said the Crown Prince had made clear that the conflict in Sudan was a major regional threat and urged the U.S. to take leadership in humanitarian relief and diplomatic mediation. He stated that his administration began coordinating efforts within 30 minutes of the meeting.
The Sudan crisis, which pits the Sudanese Armed Forces against the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and millions displaced. Trump said the U.S. will work alongside Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and other allies to end the violence and deliver aid.
Trump described the situation in Sudan as a critical moment for regional stability and pledged that American resources and diplomacy will be mobilised as requested by Saudi leadership.