The U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs convened on May 25, 2025, to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, which has become the world's largest crisis of hunger, displacement, and protection. The meeting highlighted the dire situation faced by civilians amid a brutal conflict between factions of the former regime, specifically the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Witnesses described a landscape where no area is safe for civilians, with shifting battle lines and advanced weaponry transforming the conflict into a complex struggle for regional influence. The introduction of drones and other military technology has escalated the violence, with reports of attacks involving foreign mercenaries and arms supplied by countries such as Turkey and China. The RSF has been documented using sophisticated aerial operations, indicating that the conflict has evolved beyond conventional warfare.

The humanitarian conditions in Sudan are catastrophic, exacerbated by the ongoing war and the denial of famine by the Sudanese Armed Forces. The international response has been criticized as inadequate, with only 13% of the United Nations' humanitarian appeal funded. The committee emphasized the need for immediate action, urging the U.S. to engage regional allies, particularly the United Arab Emirates, to de-escalate their support for the RSF and to foster a dialogue aimed at ending the conflict.

The meeting underscored the importance of supporting Sudanese aspirations for democracy and accountability, while also recognizing that a resolution to the conflict is unlikely to come from the warring parties themselves. Instead, the committee called for a coordinated international effort to address the crisis and prevent Sudan from becoming a failed state. The urgency of the situation was palpable, with representatives stressing that without swift action, the U.S. may have to prepare for a containment strategy as the conflict threatens to destabilize the region further.