U.S. Envoy Massad Boulos Meets Sudan Army Chief in Egypt

Massad Boulos, the U.S. Senior Adviser for Arab and African Affairs, attended a lunch hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Egypt, where he was joined by Sudan’s Army Chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

Although both were present, a senior official from Sudan’s military-led government indicated that Burhan and Boulos did not engage in formal discussions. This meeting occurred less than two weeks after the United States reportedly withheld a visa for Burhan, which affected his planned appearance at the United Nations.

The conflict in Sudan, which has been ongoing since April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has resulted in over 14 million people being displaced and has led to widespread violence and a humanitarian crisis. The U.S. has accused the RSF of genocide and the Sudanese army of war crimes, claims that both parties have denied.

Boulos stated that Washington is prepared to support comprehensive dialogue among Sudanese political factions and a roadmap for the country's future.