Why Is the War in Sudan Not Receiving the Attention It Needs?

(Translated)

Al-Rayah Newspaper - Issue 610 - 29/07/2026

By: Ustadh Mohamed Jami’ (Abu Ayman) *

The ongoing military stalemate in Sudan raises numerous questions about the ambiguity surrounding the course of operations that have stalled at the borders of Darfur. Observers struggle to understand the reasons for the army's lack of progress on the ground in Darfur to end the rebellion, leaving the region hostage to the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Beyond the cessation of operations, questions arise about why settlement efforts have been confined to the Jeddah Platform or the Quartet initiatives without success in halting the war. This is compounded by serious questions about the unjustified international reluctance to exert real pressure to end this conflict.

To answer these questions, we must acknowledge a clear and undeniable fact: America controls the political and military situation in Sudan and prevents others from intervening in its affairs.

There are many examples and models that confirm this:

1- America is the primary instigator of the war in Sudan. The war was instigated by the US to thwart the framework agreement that would have empowered the civilian government loyal to Britain and Europe, operating under the Forces of Freedom and Change led by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. America also imposes specific agreements without modification, as happened in the Geneva and Switzerland talks, demonstrating that it is not playing the role of an impartial mediator. Instead, it is the one crafting the solution and designing the future state by imposing conditions that guarantee the secularization of the state, the fragmentation of the country, and the dismantling of the army in favor of regional militias, paving the way for the country’s disintegration.

2- America exploited the war to implement its familiar American plan, repeating the scenario of dividing the country using the same mechanisms it employed to separate South Sudan by inciting ethnic tensions to create a new rebellion as a prelude to secession. Nyala has become a new capital under the control of the RSF, with its own separate currency and administration of a complete state independent of the government in Khartoum. No one attacks it, and its administration is undisturbed by anyone, neither the army nor the so-called international pressure.

3- The entrenchment of the Libyan scenario with two governments in Darfur and Port Sudan. America has dedicated its efforts to achieving the secession of Darfur by creating a situation mirroring what is happening in Libya, with the establishment of two authorities and two governments, following the declaration of a founding government in Nyala to rival the Port Sudan government. Evidence of this is that America is content with mere condemnation and denunciation, thus prolonging the war until this scheme is fully realized.

4- Monopolizing the solution through the Jeddah Platform and preventing any other solutions. America established the Jeddah Platform and made it the sole forum for negotiations in order to control the entire issue and prevent any mediation outside its control, particularly by European powers, especially Britain and France. These powers are attempting to open other platforms to gain a foothold through parallel forums such as those in Paris, Addis Ababa, or Nairobi, but America does not permit this. Britain’s attempts to establish platforms other than the Jeddah Platform have repeatedly failed, including its attempt to form an international contact group specifically for Sudan during the London International Conference held on April 15, 2025. This prompted the British Foreign Office to publicly express its regret at the lack of agreement on this approach.

5- Explaining the weak international interest in the conflict in Sudan: America maintains a firm grip on political and military influence in Sudan by managing the conflict through its proxies in the army and the RSF.

There is ample evidence confirming that the leaders in the army and the Rapid Support Forces are implementing the American agenda without hesitation. The most compelling evidence of this is:

1- The army’s successive withdrawals from all the cities of Darfur and their handover to the RSF.

2. The fighting on the borders of Darfur states has ceased, and the army's forces have not advanced despite their ability to resolve the conflict. This is because senior army commanders loyal to the United States are preventing the army’s advance. It has become common knowledge among soldiers that when they meet with their senior commanders, they say, “Unleash the reins, Your Excellency,” meaning they are eager for victory and to fight, but “Your Excellency,” the senior commander, has not given them the order to attack and crush the rebellion.

3. The roadmap presented by the Sudanese government for withdrawal from Darfur cities, under the pretext of achieving peace and stability in the country, dated March 10, 2025.

Several news outlets, including Independent Arabia on April 3, 2025, published a document submitted by Sudan's representative to the United Nations, Al-Harith Idris, to Secretary-General António Guterres on March 10, 2025. The document outlined a roadmap for achieving peace and stability in the country, stating, “There will be a ceasefire, but it must include a complete withdrawal from Khartoum State, Kordofan, and the area surrounding El Fasher, with the militias regrouping in Darfur states that can accept their presence, within a maximum period of 10 days. The return of displaced persons and the entry of humanitarian aid should begin within a maximum period of three months. Furthermore, it is essential to restore normalcy and the functioning of various state institutions, along with the maintenance of vital infrastructure such as water, electricity, roads, health, and education. This process should not exceed six months. After the nine-month period, discussions and negotiations can commence with the sponsoring party regarding the future of the rebel militias, the formation of a government of independents to oversee a post-war transitional period, and the management of a comprehensive Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue within Sudan, sponsored by the United Nations and inclusive of all parties, during which the Sudanese people decide the future of their country.” And this is precisely what is happening now.

The solution to the problems of Sudan, and indeed all the world’s states, will not be found in poisoned solutions and remedies offered by colonialist powers or their agents to achieve their agendas. Instead, the solution must stem from the great Aqeedah (creed) of Islam, which commands that all matters be referred back to the texts of Divine Revelation. Allah (swt) says,

[فَإِن تَنَازَعْتُمْ فِي شَيْءٍ فَرُدُّوهُ إِلَى اللَّهِ وَالرَّسُولِ إِن كُنتُمْ تُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ خَيْرٌ وَأَحْسَنُ تَأْوِيلاً] “If you disagree about something, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you truly believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is better and more suitable for final determination” [TMQ Surah An-Nisaa 59]. Referring matters back to Allah (swt) and His Messenger (saw) necessitates establishing governance, politics, authority, and all aspects of life on the foundation of Islam. This cannot be achieved except by establishing the Islamic state; the Khilafah Rashidah (Rightly Guided Caliphate) on the Method of the Prophethood, for which one who does not strive to establish it is sinful. The Prophet (saw) said,

«وَمَنْ مَاتَ وَلَيْسَ فِي عُنُقِهِ بَيْعَةٌ مَاتَ مِيتَةً جَاهِلِيَّةً» “Whoever dies without having pledged Bayah of allegiance upon his neck dies a death of ignorance” [Narrated by Muslim].