The US is preparing to impose broader sanctions on the groups fighting in Sudan’s war. This step comes after US envoy Massad Boulos failed to convince the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to agree to a ceasefire. Last week, former President Donald Trump said efforts to end the conflict had started, following a personal request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump’s Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, called Trump “the only leader in the world capable of resolving the Sudan crisis” during a White House meeting. An Arab diplomat said, “Trump injects momentum into peace processes. It’s what we do with it that matters.” The US has warned the warring parties that tougher sanctions are coming against those blocking a ceasefire. Norway’s foreign ministry plans to invite Sudanese society representatives to Oslo soon. They will discuss how to rebuild civilian government if the war ends. The United Nations reports that the war has killed 40,000 people and displaced over 14 million, creating the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Rights groups believe the death toll is even higher. Saudi Arabia and Egypt support the Sudanese army, while the UAE backs the RSF. Trump may work to convince the UAE that its support harms peace efforts. He might also urge Saudi Arabia to ease its support for Sudan’s current Islamist-influenced army. Sudan recently saw at least 269 civilian deaths from aerial attacks and shelling since October 25, states the UN human rights chief. The US, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt called for a three-month humanitarian truce followed by a political process to establish civilian rule. The RSF feigned agreement but kept fighting, and the army rejected the plan, accusing the group of bias and angering envoy Boulos. Norway’s deputy foreign minister warned that without peace, Sudan will keep falling apart, affecting the whole region. Norway aims to unite civilian leaders in Oslo soon. Trump also plans to label the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group—a move that could weaken the army linked to it. The US is alarmed by reports that Sudan’s army may lease a port to Russia and that it denied UN access to check chemical weapon use claims. The UAE insists that stopping the Muslim Brotherhood’s political influence is vital. UAE Minister Lana Nusseibeh told Chatham House that neither the RSF nor the army are fit to lead Sudan’s future. On Thursday, the UN’s rights chief warned of “a new wave of atrocities” in Sudan’s Kordofan region. He called on all countries with influence to act immediately to stop the fighting and arms supplies fueling the war.