US and Sudan clash at UN over rejected humanitarian truce claims

June 26, 2026 (NEW YORK) – A diplomatic dispute erupted at the United Nations Security Council on Friday between the United States and Sudan over a proposed nationwide humanitarian truce, with Washington accusing Khartoum of a fresh snub and Sudanese officials claiming the U.S. ignored their formal response.

U.S. Senior Adviser Massad Boulos opened the debate by accusing the Sudanese Sovereign Council of repeatedly blocking peace initiatives, including its rejection of the latest American proposal earlier that morning.

Boulos stated that the U.S. text was designed to guarantee sustained, unhindered humanitarian access across conflict lines and borders, while laying the groundwork for a permanent ceasefire and inclusive political dialogue.

Sudan’s ambassador to the United Nations, Al-Harith Idris, sharply rejected the accusation, countering that the Sudanese presidency had actually sent a direct response to Boulos regarding the initiative before the session began.

The Sudanese diplomat suggested that Boulos had simply failed to read the correspondence, noting that the document included a revised military withdrawal schedule and a framework for restoring peace.

The public clash underscores the deep friction between Washington and the military-led sovereign council, as Boulos accused the warring factions of dragging out a war of attrition at the expense of civilians.

Despite the gridlock, the U.S. envoy said Washington is continuing to work with the UN to build a mechanism for monitoring and implementing a truce in the event that the parties eventually reverse their positions.