U.S. and Allies Push for Peace in Sudan Amid Reports of Mass Killings in Al-Fashir

The United States, alongside international partners, is intensifying efforts to end the devastating conflict in Sudan following alarming reports of mass killings in the city of Al-Fashir. According to the White House, Washington is actively working with global allies to pursue a peaceful resolution to the violence that has gripped the African nation since 2023.

The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, reaffirmed on Tuesday that the U.S. remains deeply committed to supporting diplomatic initiatives aimed at halting the bloodshed. This follows the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) capture of Al-Fashir, the Sudanese army’s last major stronghold in the Darfur region. The fall of the city marks a major turning point in Sudan’s civil war, as the RSF now holds control over more than a quarter of the country’s territory.

Reports from the United Nations and human rights groups describe horrific scenes during the RSF’s takeover. Hundreds of civilians and unarmed fighters may have been killed, while survivors recounted that RSF fighters separated men from women and children before gunfire erupted. The RSF, however, has denied targeting civilians.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed on Monday that prosecutors are gathering evidence of alleged mass killings and sexual violence in Al-Fashir. These incidents have sparked international outrage and renewed calls for accountability.

Sudan’s conflict, which began as a power struggle between the national army and the RSF, has led to widespread humanitarian crises, with millions displaced and thousands killed. As violence escalates, global powers, including the United States, are pressing for urgent peace talks and access for humanitarian aid.

The U.S. and its allies continue to call for an immediate ceasefire, civilian protection, and justice for the victims of atrocities committed in Darfur and across Sudan.