Washington, June 12, 2026 (SUNA) – The Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Washington welcomed the action taken by the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee regarding the advancement of H.R. 1939, known as the Sudan Peace Act, affirming that Sudan shares with Congress and the American people a commitment to ending the suffering of the Sudanese people and achieving a just and lasting peace in the country. In a press statement issued on Friday, the embassy expressed appreciation for the continued attention the U.S. Congress has devoted to Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, underscoring the importance of efforts aimed at ensuring unhindered humanitarian access, protecting civilians, and supporting pathways to peace and stability. The embassy particularly commended the leadership of Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Ranking Member Gregory Meeks following the removal of language calling for steps within the United Nations General Assembly’s Credentials Committee to invoke Rule 29 of the Rules of Procedure in an effort to strip Sudan of its representation in international institutions. According to the statement, the amendment reflects an understanding of the importance of respecting Sudan’s sovereignty and legitimate institutions, which it described as a fundamental pillar for achieving peace and strengthening the ongoing partnership between Khartoum and Washington. The embassy also expressed gratitude to committee members for addressing concerns raised regarding the provision. At the same time, the Sudanese government voiced reservations about what it described as the continued inclusion of language that could draw equivalence between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia. It stressed that the SAF is the country’s constitutional national institution responsible for safeguarding the state and preserving its territorial integrity, while noting that leaders within the committee had previously characterized RSF actions as amounting to genocide. The embassy further reaffirmed Sudan’s full support for the principle of accountability, while emphasizing that any accountability measures should be grounded in the realities of the conflict and in the determinations already made by the United States regarding the war. The statement also reiterated the Sudanese government’s commitment to a Sudanese-led political transition toward democratic civilian rule, ensuring unrestricted humanitarian access to all affected populations, holding perpetrators of violations of international humanitarian law accountable, and strengthening the participation of women and youth in shaping the country’s future. The embassy emphasized that Sudan regards the United States as an important partner in efforts to achieve peace, arguing that the committee’s decision—particularly the removal of the credentials-related provision—demonstrates what can be accomplished through dialogue and mutual respect. The statement concluded by affirming that both Khartoum and Washington share the objective of ending the war and building a peaceful and democratic future for Sudan, adding that cooperation between the two countries can help bring that goal closer to reality.BH/BH