Boulos says Sudan’s warring sides each see a path to military victory
The US Africa envoy told FRANCE 24 that neither side in Sudan’s conflict appears ready to rule out a decisive win. He also described the Rwanda–DR Congo peace process as lengthy.
US Africa envoy Massad Boulos said each side in Sudan’s conflict believes it could achieve a decisive military victory, a view that offers little sign of an imminent end to the fighting. He made the assessment in an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Boulos did not identify which parties he meant by “each side”. His comments reflect his account of their expectations; the interview excerpt provides no independent assessment of the conflict’s military outlook.
On Western Sahara, Boulos said there was no imminent solution. He also rejected Rwanda’s accusations of bias over US sanctions, saying the measures could be reversed.
The US-brokered Washington Accords between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo were intended to stop fighting involving M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo. Boulos called the agreement a starting point for a long process that would take time.
Asked about Rwanda’s withdrawal from DR Congo, Boulos said there were “good indications” and that Rwanda should be given a chance. The interview provided no details to confirm a withdrawal or progress on the ground under the accords.
