The war between generals for power in Sudan is a “tragedy” and “must be stopped,” U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday in a press release issued by his services, threatening sanctions on the 20th day of hostilities, and fighting continues furiously in Khartoum.

The US president said in a statement that he signed a presidential executive order authorizing his administration to proceed with the imposition of sanctions against “persons who threaten the peace, security and stability of Sudan and undermine the transition process.” [του] democracies that use violence against civilians and commit grave violations of human rights.”

The State Department confirmed that sanctions are being considered and also that Washington reserves the right to proceed with their implementation later, without specifying a timetable or any indication of possible targets.

“I can assure you that we will use these new powers appropriately to bring perpetrators of the violence to justice,” said Vedant Patel, deputy US State Department spokesman.

Joe Biden, in a statement, reiterated his call for a “lasting ceasefire” between military and paramilitaries.

Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Avril Haynes warned Thursday during a Senate hearing that a “protracted” conflict is to be expected as “both camps believe they are capable of winning by military means” and “have little incentive to sit down for negotiation table”.

Like other officials at the international level, he also warned that the fighting could cause “enormous migration flows and the need for assistance in the region.”

On Thursday, Khartoum was rocked for the 20th day in a row by gunfire and explosions, despite a theoretical truce until May 11.

According to ACLED, an American non-government victims of armed conflict.

More than 5,000 people have been injured in the fighting, with at least 335,000 Sudanese displaced and 115,000 forced into exile, according to the UN.

Regarding the accelerated evacuation of civilians, the US announced on Thursday that it has “facilitated” the escape of about “2,000” people, including at least “1,300” US citizens, since hostilities began, the US Department of Defense said. .

Washington had already suspended its embassy in Khartoum in the early days of fighting and hastily evacuated its diplomatic staff by helicopter as part of a special forces operation.

Source: RES-IPE