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Boulos calls for humanitarian ceasefire to enable political dialogue in Sudan
Massad Boulos, a senior adviser to the U.S. president, said a humanitarian ceasefire was needed to establish comprehensive political dialogue in Sudan. Boulos said the process should include civilians in the country and Sudanese refugees abroad.
As diplomatic efforts continue to end the months-long conflict in Sudan, Massad Boulos, a senior adviser to the U.S. president, said a humanitarian ceasefire was a prerequisite for comprehensive political dialogue.
Boulos met Pekka Haavisto, the United Nations secretary-general's special representative for Sudan, in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday. They discussed the latest developments in the conflict in Sudan and possible support for peace efforts.
Boulos said the people of Sudan had endured severe suffering for a long time, adding that they assessed developments in the conflict and opportunities for joint work toward peace. He said they supported dialogue initiatives facilitated by the five-party mechanism.
Boulos said genuine political dialogue involving civilians in different parts of Sudan and refugees abroad could not proceed without a humanitarian ceasefire.
Peace initiatives for Sudan
The five-party mechanism addressing the Sudan crisis comprises the United Nations, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the Arab League and the European Union. The body supports consultations among civilian Sudanese forces with the aim of reaching a political agreement to end the war.
Haavisto also said at a consultation meeting held at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva on Wednesday that international and regional partners must remain committed to efforts to end the war in Sudan. The meeting was attended by senior representatives from 22 countries, as well as representatives of the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the Arab League.
A quadrilateral committee comprising the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates is also pursuing an initiative to secure a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan. In September 2025, the committee presented a plan envisaging a permanent ceasefire following a three-month humanitarian truce and an inclusive nine-month transitional process.
Conflict displaces millions
The war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces began in April 2023 following a dispute over the integration of the military institutions. Tens of thousands of people have died in the conflict, while approximately 13 million have been displaced.
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