This came during a roundtable discussion held at the US Embassy in Cairo where Perriello acknowledged that his country understands that Sudanese fleeing the troubled situation are welcomed in Egypt.

He added that the Egyptian commitment and effort are recognized by Sudanese citizens and the American side alike, noting that this is not new or surprising given the historical relationship between Egypt and Sudan.

According to the latest numbers from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) released in late July, 675,000 people were forced to flee Sudan to Egypt and have approached the agency in Egypt for registration between 15 April 2023 and 22 July 2024.
53% of them have been fully registered.

Responding to a question about the US assessment of the Sudanese Civil Forces Conference results, hosted by Cairo early last month, Perriello stated that the outcomes were impressive.

He noted that the conference was perhaps the most inclusive gathering of political leaders since the beginning of the war, and he spoke with many Sudanese civil forces.

Perriello described the conference as an important initiative by Egypt and a valuable addition to broader efforts to find a solution to the crisis, including those by the African Union (AU).

He affirmed that Egypt is a key partner and plays a very strong leadership role in seeking a solution to the Sudanese conflict by working with a wide range of partners.

Addressing the issue of clear violations of international humanitarian law, Perriello stated that this is a priority for the United States, followed by a ceasefire.

He expressed deep appreciation for the high-level committee of the AU that plays a leading role in this regard, and he welcomed all efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis.

The US convoy noted that the Sudanese Civil Forces Conference held in Cairo embodied the desire of the Sudanese people in all their diversity to see political forces come to the talks and leave with a feasible agreement.

Perriello highlighted that the primary goal is to provide protection for Sudanese citizens and ensure they have access to basic needs, such as food, given the worsening humanitarian crisis due to widespread displacement caused by ongoing attacks.

He noted that women and girls are paying a high price in this crisis, being subject to all forms of violations. Therefore, the United States supports accountability efforts, including imposing sanctions on both sides of the conflict for the violations committed against Sudanese women.

He stressed that the ultimate solution to stopping these violations is to end the war and restore order, underscoring that his country will continue to support local and international efforts to prevent these violations and hold those responsible accountable.

Regarding the US vision for Sudan's future after the crisis and the expected American role in rebuilding Sudan, Perriello said that the Sudanese people are the ones who will shape this role, and they are very clear about what they want: a democratic country that is active in its regional environment and engaged with the world. They seek assistance in building this future.

Speaking about the AU's role in bringing peace to Sudan, Perriello noted that it has a very important role and expressed his enthusiasm for President Museveni's initiative.

He assured that his country will continue to coordinate with the AU.

Regarding Sudan's future amid regional tensions and in light of General Burhan surviving an assassination attempt, Perriello said he understands that the Sudanese people do not want to continue with the war and divisions.

There is a strong desire to see a unified Sudan, and recent events have shown that Sudanese citizens have all the capabilities and resources needed to rebuild their country, he added pointing out that Egypt can be a reliable partner in the rebuilding process.