In a speech broadcast on state television, Sudan’s defense minister Hassan Kabroun announced that the country’s security and defense council met to discuss a recent US proposal for a ceasefire.

However, he reaffirmed that the army would continue its operations against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Kabroun acknowledged the efforts of the Trump administration in proposing peace initiatives but emphasized that the preparations for ongoing warfare are deemed a legitimate national right.

The exact details of the US truce proposal have not been disclosed to the public.

The conflict, which has already claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions more over the past two years, has recently expanded to new regions within Sudan, raising concerns about an escalating humanitarian crisis.

Recent military advancements by the RSF have sparked fears that the violence could further intensify.

The United States, under President Donald Trump, is now involved in mediating peace efforts in various conflicts across Africa and the Middle East.

Previous truce proposals had stipulated that both the army and the RSF would be excluded from participating in a transitional political process—a condition rejected by the military-aligned authorities.

Recent developments on the ground include the RSF’s apparent preparation for an assault on the central Kordofan region following their capture of El-Fasher, the last remaining stronghold of the army in Darfur.

Witnesses have reported instances of intimidation and violence perpetrated by the RSF against civilians attempting to flee the area.

In response to these developments, the US has intensified its diplomatic efforts.

Trump’s envoy to Africa, Massad Boulos, engaged in discussions with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Arab League officials to address the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

These talks centered around the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire and a comprehensive political process aimed at resolving the crisis.