Published 2026-05-23
Summary: Negotiations over Sudan’s civil war, which began in 2023 between the army (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have stalled as international mediation efforts falter. Despite multiple rounds of talks led by regional and global actors, including the US, Saudi Arabia, and the Quad, no durable peace agreement has emerged. Reports point to ongoing violence and fractured participation in efforts such as August 2024 talks in Switzerland, with later references to pathways via London and other forums not yielding tangible results.
What We Know
- Sudan has been embroiled in a civil war between the army (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023.
- There have been multiple rounds of mediation and peace talks involving international actors such as the US, Saudi Arabia, and the Quad.
- High-level peace talks occurred in August 2024 in Switzerland co-hosted by the US and Saudi Arabia but yielded nothing tangible.
- London talks were referenced as a pathway to peace in April 2025 NPR report, with main protagonists absent and violence continuing in Darfur.
What’s Still Unclear
- Whether the specific negotiations stalled or faltered in any particular round is not explicitly detailed in the available information.
- Details on the current status of Burhan’s stance or any new concrete proposals after October 2025 are not provided in the available information.
Context
Sudan’s conflict has drawn in regional and international actors attempting to broker a ceasefire and a roadmap to civilian rule. Past mediation efforts have faced challenges in achieving durable commitments from the combatants, and violence has continued in various parts of the country even amid talks.
Why It Matters
Peace negotiations potentially affect civilian protection, humanitarian access, and political stability in Sudan, as well as regional security and diplomatic alignments among mediators in the Horn of Africa and Gulf regions.
What to Watch Next
- Any new mediation initiatives or shifts in the participation of the SAF and RSF in talks.
- Release or escalation of ceasefire arrangements or humanitarian access arrangements.
- Statements or proposals from international mediators detailing a roadmap toward civilian-rule paths.
FAQ
Q: What is the current status of peace talks in Sudan?
A: Available reporting indicates past talks have not produced a durable agreement, with ongoing violence and uncertain momentum in negotiations.
Q: Which actors have been involved in mediation?
A: International actors including the US, Saudi Arabia, and the Quad have been involved in multiple rounds of mediation and dialogues.
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Source Transparency
- This article is based on a short preliminary brief and may not reflect the full details available in ongoing reporting.
- Source links are provided in the Sources section where available.
- A limited open-web check was used to clarify key details when possible; unclear items remain clearly marked.
Original brief: After the Civil War in Sudan broke out in 2023, there was hope that there would be swift peace negotiations and a return to normality before things the war gets extremely destructive.
Saudi Arabia made the fateful decision of excluding the UAE from direct mediation roles in the…
Sources
- Peace in Sudan? 3 reasons why mediation hasn't worked so far
- Sudan's War: The Failure of Mediation and the Struggle for Civilian Rule
- Sudan at war: the art of peace talks and why they often fail
- Sudan talks in London seek a 'pathway to peace' : NPR
- Sudan's Burhan Agrees to Peace Talks, His Hardline Stance Threatens …