• US, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt propose a three-month humanitarian truce in Sudan.
• The joint roadmap calls for a permanent ceasefire and a nine-month transition to civilian-led governance.
• Over 40,000 people have died in the conflict, creating a major humanitarian crisis.
• The plan rejects any role for the Muslim Brotherhood or affiliated groups in Sudan.
• Sanctions were imposed on Sudan's finance minister and Islamist militias to limit their influence.

The United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt have collectively proposed a roadmap for peace in Sudan, beginning with a three-month humanitarian truce followed by a permanent ceasefire. The plan emphasizes the need for a nine-month transitional period aimed at establishing a civilian-led government that aligns with "the aspirations of the Sudanese people," according to Reuters and Africanews.

Since the outbreak of war in April 2023 between Sudan's armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the nation has suffered devastating losses, with estimates of around 40,000 fatalities and more than 12 million displaced. The ongoing conflict has led to extreme humanitarian crises, with many people facing famine conditions, highlighting the urgent need for a ceasefire as emphasized by the Quad countries' joint statement, according to Le Monde and Africanews.

The Quad countries also collectively rejected the involvement of the Muslim Brotherhood and related groups in Sudanese governance, citing those groups as a common adversary. In relation to this move, the US imposed sanctions on Jibril Ibrahim, Sudan's finance minister, which are intended to weaken Islamist influence in the country and curtail Iran's regional activities. The sanctions are described as critical in addressing the structural issues contributing to ongoing civil strife, according to Reuters, Le Monde, and Africanews.

Despite international calls for peace, it remains uncertain whether the conflicting parties are willing to engage in negotiations. Previous attempts at ceasefires, such as one suggested by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, were met with discord, as the army accepted the proposal while the RSF explicitly rejected it. Tensions continue as both factions assert their commitment to a military victory, underscoring the complexity of the conflict, according to Le Monde and Reuters.