Sudan’s prime minister on Monday unveiled a comprehensive peace initiative aimed at ending a conflict that has persisted for nearly 1,000 days with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The plan, presented to the United Nations Security Council by Kamil Idris, head of Sudan’s transitional civilian government, proposes a ceasefire supervised by the U.N., African Union, and Arab League. It also calls for the withdrawal of RSF forces from areas under their control, their relocation to monitored camps, and subsequent disarmament.

The announcement follows U.S. appeals for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, reflecting international concern over the ongoing violence. Sudan’s conflict erupted in April 2023 after a power struggle between the military and the RSF, leading to widespread killings, rapes, and ethnically motivated violence.

International human rights organisations and the U.N. have classified these actions as potential war crimes and crimes against humanity. Analysts note that the RSF is unlikely to accept the proposal, which would strengthen government forces while reducing the paramilitary’s military and political influence.