Sudan has been embroiled in a civil war between the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces since April 2023, resulting in severe humanitarian crises. Recently, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made remarks during a press conference advocating for a halt to foreign military assistance to the RSF. He highlighted the worsening humanitarian situation and suggested that external support to the RSF must cease. According to the International Organization for Migration, nearly 90,000 people have recently fled regions like el-Fasher due to intensified fighting. The RSF’s adviser, Elbasha Tibeig, condemned Rubio's comments as damaging to international efforts aimed at securing a humanitarian truce, arguing that they could be interpreted as victories by the Sudanese Armed Forces, potentially escalating the conflict. Both warring parties have been accused of atrocities, complicating any peace negotiations. Amid ongoing violence, including fighting around Babanusa, the humanitarian situation in Sudan has reached alarming levels, with over 40,000 reported deaths and millions displaced. Recent attempts to negotiate a ceasefire have met with skepticism, fueled by accusations of broken promises by the RSF. The need for serious, unbiased international diplomacy is emphasized, yet the support for the armed forces from foreign nations, including claims of assistance from Iran and Turkey, further complicates the prospect of achieving peace.