US Declares Sudan's Warring Generals Unfit to Govern Amid Intensified Conflict

The United States has sharply declared that the leaders of Sudan's warring military factions, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), are 'unfit to govern' the country, accusing both sides of rejecting peace efforts and intensifying deadly attacks on civilians. This firm rebuke came from State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, as Washington warned it would 'raise the cost' for those prolonging the devastating three-year civil war. This strong statement follows a diplomatic standoff where the US reportedly withheld a visa for SAF leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to attend the UN General Assembly, tying it to his acceptance of a proposed 90-day humanitarian truce. Both Burhan and RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo 'Hemedti' are accused of escalating drone attacks and combat operations, which have pushed Sudan into what the US calls the 'world's worst humanitarian crisis' with millions displaced and facing severe food insecurity. External support and foreign recruitment continue to fuel the conflict, further complicating peace efforts. Looking ahead, President Donald Trump administration remains committed to supporting a plan for peace, stressing the need for an inclusive political dialogue that leads to a civilian government in Sudan. The US is collaborating with regional and international partners, including the Quad and Quintet countries, to push for a country-wide arms embargo and a permanent ceasefire. However, with al-Burhan rejecting externally imposed peace terms and recent SAF advances in North Kordofan, achieving a lasting settlement and civilian transition remains a massive challenge, demanding sustained international pressure and engagement.