September 22, 2026 (WASHINGTON) – The United States declared on Tuesday that neither the Sudanese army nor the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have legitimate authority to rule Sudan, warning both sides that Washington will raise the costs of continuing the conflict.
Neither faction represents constitutional governance, Pigott said, accusing both sides of ruling purely through force of arms.
Washington said neither force had made serious commitments to an immediate ceasefire and had instead escalated combat operations and drone strikes that killed civilians.
The United States has repeatedly called on both parties to accept an unconditional humanitarian truce and commit to political dialogue leading to a civilian-led transition, Pigott said. …