Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has announced support for a U.S.- led proposal for a humanitarian ceasefire, signaling potential movement toward ending the country’s 2.5-year civil war.

The plan, backed by the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt, calls for a three-month pause in hostilities to allow aid access and initiate negotiations for a permanent ceasefire.

The RSF’s statement expressed readiness to begin discussions on cessation arrangements and political principles for Sudan. The announcement follows the group’s recent capture of al-Fashir in Darfur, a region devastated by famine and conflict, prompting international concern over reports of civilian casualties and abductions.

The U.S. State Department welcomed the RSF’s position and urged both the RSF and the Sudanese army to engage constructively. “We continue engaging directly with the parties to facilitate a humanitarian truce, given the urgent need to de-escalate violence and end suffering,” a spokesperson said.

Previous ceasefire efforts have failed despite initial agreements. The war, which began in April 2023 over disputes surrounding military integration, has displaced millions and deepened Sudan’s humanitarian crisis. RSF leader Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo has instructed fighters to protect civilians and prosecute violations, though eyewitness accounts from al-Fashir describe summary executions and abuses.

The Sudanese army’s Security and Defense Council met earlier this week but has yet to issue a formal response. Some allied factions have expressed reservations about the proposal. The Trump administration, which has prioritized Sudan in its foreign policy agenda, views the RSF’s endorsement as a positive development.