US Discusses Sudan Ceasefire With Hamdok Delegation After Burhan Entry Refusal

A Sudanese civilian delegation led by former prime minister Abdalla Hamdok held talks with senior US officials in Washington on Monday on ways to end Sudan’s war and secure a humanitarian truce.

The delegation represented the Sudanese democratic civilian coalition “Sumoud.” Its discussions with US officials focused on halting the fighting and advancing a humanitarian pause.

The talks came after Abdel Fattah al-Burhan was refused entry to the United States. The summary provided no details on the circumstances of that decision.

US officials reaffirmed that Washington would continue putting pressure on both warring sides, with an expansion of sanctions remaining an option if necessary.

The discussions placed civilian efforts to stop the war alongside Washington’s pressure campaign. No agreement on a truce was announced in the account of the meeting.