Some believe a national dialogue is impossible to start immediately and requires extensive preparation, potentially taking a year or more.

Sudanese forces reject Al-Burhan's call for dialogue, viewing it as a maneuver to consolidate military power and further fragment the country.

Some politicians argue that rejecting and not welcoming dialogue is an attempt to close the door to peace in Sudan.

Malik Agar emphasizes the need to move from 'who governs Sudan' to 'how it is governed,' advocating for dialogue to build a stable state and overcome elite failures.

Aid officials describe the situation as devastating and catastrophic, urging immediate action to prevent further suffering and increased crisis costs.

Thousands of displaced families in El Obeid and other regions are struggling with overcrowding, food insecurity, and shortages of vital resources.

The Blue Nile state government is dispatching aid convoys to Wad Al-Mahi for 35,000 new displaced individuals, mostly women and children.

Malik Agar believes all wars end at the negotiation table, and military progress paves the way for future stages, offering the Rapid Support Forces two choices: accept terms or face military resolution.

The Sudanese Sovereignty Council views the US initiative for a 90-day truce as a 'word of truth intended for falsehood,' questioning its true intentions.

The Rapid Support Forces have captured Kurmuk, with reports of Sudanese Armed Forces withdrawal, and have effectively merged with other forces.

Experts believe peace in Sudan is impossible unless both warring parties accept that military victory is not an option, and call for support for humanitarian organizations.

Analysts debate whether the RSF's offensive in the Blue Nile is a diversionary tactic or a significant military move, with some arguing the army must choose between just peace or continued fighting.