US Tightens Sanctions on Sudan Amidst Power Struggle

The United States has escalated its pressure on Sudan by implementing new sanctions, targeting Khartoum's access to American financing and exports, with exceptions for basic food and humanitarian aid. Sudanese carriers are also barred from U.S. airspace.

These stringent measures are a direct response to what Washington perceives as obstruction by Sudanese authorities in their mediation efforts. The U.S. aims to facilitate a humanitarian truce that could lead to a ceasefire and a national dialogue, ultimately seeking a definitive peace agreement.

However, the article suggests that these sanctions may not be enough to sway General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan. While he has expressed a willingness to cooperate with Washington, he reportedly refuses to equate the regular army with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by his rival, General Mohammed Hamdan Daglo, known as "Hemetti." Al-Burhan insists on the surrender of Hemetti and his troops, viewing them as currently weakened.

There is a concern that the sanctions against Khartoum could further radicalize the Sudanese army, which feels it is close to achieving its objectives. The article posits that Khartoum views the American approach as favoring the RSF, despite public declarations of peace efforts. The author concludes that it will likely require more than current sanctions to compel Al-Burhan to yield.