Bin Salman and Trump Settle the Matter.. Peace Is the Choice of All Sudanese — Even the War’s Claimants

Moatinoon
Before the latest developments, “Moatinoon” asked Taha, a young man from the Batahin tribe — which is fighting alongside Abu Aqla Kikel — for his opinion on the ceasefire being prepared by the Quartet Mechanism. He answered in a tone closer to supplication: “We don’t want a ceasefire; we want real, complete peace. We have had enough.”

“Moatinoon” also asked a Sudanese expert in international affairs — who requested anonymity due to time zone differences — about the Quartet and the slow pace of its efforts. He said:
“Despite all the criticisms of the Quartet and the fact that they pursue their own interests before those of peace and stability in Sudan, they remain the only available solution. They will not allow any alternative initiative from other parties. Therefore, it is important to maintain pressure so matters move toward the desired end. It is also crucial to take their interests into account in a reasonable way, even though those interests often clash, which will require a series of compromises.”

This was the picture before Sudanese and non-Sudanese alike woke up to the statements made by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Sudan. These statements arguably overshadowed the main objectives of bin Salman’s visit to Washington — particularly as the European Union corridors are expected to host an important meeting on Sudan today.

What Did Trump Say?
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would work with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and other Middle Eastern partners to end the crisis in Sudan. In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump said horrific atrocities are taking place in Sudan, describing it as “the most violent place on earth and the largest singular humanitarian crisis.” He pointed to the “dire need for food, doctors, and everything else.”

He added that “Arab leaders from across the world — particularly the respected Saudi Crown Prince (Mohammed bin Salman), who has just left the United States — asked him to use the power and influence of the presidency to immediately halt what is happening in Sudan.”

Trump affirmed that Sudan is “a nation of great civilization and culture that has unfortunately derailed, but it can be repaired through cooperation and coordination among states, including those in the region with vast wealth that want this to happen.”

He concluded:
“We will work with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and other partners in the Middle East to end these atrocities and, at the same time, achieve stability in Sudan. Thank you for your attention to this matter. God bless the world!”

Shortly afterward, Trump said during the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had requested that he help resolve the Sudan crisis, adding that he “began studying the issue within half an hour of the Crown Prince explaining its importance.”

Bin Salman’s tweets
The Saudi Crown Prince wrote on X:
“From Saudi Arabia to our people in Sudan: You have our affection and love, and you have all our respect and appreciation. We stand with you with our hearts and our emotions. We feel your suffering and are pained by what has befallen you. Victory is yours, and the war will stop, God willing.”

Sovereignty Council Welcomes, and Burhan tweets
The Sovereignty Council wasted no time — as if it had been waiting for the signal — and issued a statement welcoming the Saudi-American initiative. The statement read:
“The Government of Sudan welcomes the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America to establish a just and fair peace in Sudan. It thanks them for their concern and continuous efforts to stop the bloodshed of Sudanese people and affirms its readiness to engage seriously with them to achieve the peace awaited by the Sudanese people.”

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan posted on X:
“Thank you, His Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Thank you, President Donald Trump.”

American Relief
President Trump revealed that the Oval Office began working on resolving Sudan’s crisis within 30 minutes of the Crown Prince’s request — a move that was met with positive reception within U.S. official circles.

In an immediate response, U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Gene Risch said:
“I commend President Trump’s call for action to end the war in Sudan — a level of engagement entirely absent during the Biden administration. He is right: Sudan’s war is catastrophic, producing the world’s worst humanitarian crisis and horrific atrocities, including genocide. Congress stands ready to work with President Trump to achieve sustainable peace, end the suffering of the Sudanese people, and help stabilize this vital ally along the Red Sea corridor.”

Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President for African and Arab Affairs, affirmed that the United States is committed — under President Trump’s leadership — to ending the horrific conflict in Sudan. He added:
“We are working with our partners to facilitate a humanitarian ceasefire and end external military support to the parties, which is fueling the violence. With peace and stability, the Sudanese people can return to civilian-led governance in a unified Sudan. The President wants peace, and together with Secretary Rubio, we are moving now.”