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Saudi Arabia Pursues Efforts to Quell Sudan Crisis

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Pursues Efforts to Quell Sudan Crisis

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji reaffirmed the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis. He expressed Saudi Arabia’s openness to international initiatives aimed at bringing peace to Sudan.
At the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan, held in Djibouti, Al-Khuraiji discussed the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis.
He mentioned that Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the United States, facilitated talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, leading to the Jeddah Declaration on May 11, 2023, which aimed to protect civilians.
Al-Khuraiji also noted the continuation of talks with the involvement of the African Union and IGAD, emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s support for African-led solutions.
He reiterated Saudi Arabia’s commitment to restoring stability in Sudan and urged all parties to act with wisdom, show restraint, and support positive initiatives.
Al-Khuraiji also met with EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber, on the sidelines of the consultative meeting.
In separate meetings, he also met with the UN Envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, and US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello.
During these meetings, they reviewed the latest developments in Sudan, explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, and discussed topics of mutual interest.
The Sudanese Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces (Taqaddum) expressed support for international and regional meetings, hoping they would bring positive results to ease the suffering of the Sudanese people.
They urged the need that discussions focus on ensuring humanitarian aid reaches those in need, protecting civilians, and achieving an immediate ceasefire.
Taqaddum highlighted the importance of international legal frameworks for civilian protection and safe passageways during the conflict.
They called on international and regional partners to quickly bring both sides back to negotiations, build on the Jeddah agreements, and secure a binding ceasefire with effective monitoring.
Taqaddum also stressed the need for a unified negotiation platform to achieve peace.

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Etidal Marks 8 Years of Battling Extremist Ideology

King Salman Launching Etidal in the presence of world leaders. SPA
King Salman Launching Etidal in the presence of world leaders. SPA
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Etidal Marks 8 Years of Battling Extremist Ideology

King Salman Launching Etidal in the presence of world leaders. SPA
King Salman Launching Etidal in the presence of world leaders. SPA

Eight years after it was launched by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz in the presence of US President Donald Trump and leaders from 55 nations, the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology, known as Etidal, continues to spearhead efforts to counter radical ideologies from its headquarters in Riyadh.

Established on May 21, 2017, the center has played a central role in confronting extremist thought and disrupting terrorist networks operating online.

Over the past eight years, Etidal has rolled out a series of initiatives aimed at curbing the spread of radical content, blocking millions of extremist materials, suspicious links, and toxic ideologies from reaching the public.

Its work has extended beyond Saudi Arabia, sharing expertise with more than 78 countries.

The center regularly hosts delegations from governments and international organizations dedicated to counter-extremism, offering a first-hand look at its operations and strategies to stem the tide of radicalization.

Moreover, Etidal is intensifying efforts to monitor the incitement activities of terrorist groups, particularly those operating in dormant phases through sleeper cells and lone-wolf tactics designed to keep extremism alive on the ground.

While remaining largely underground in physical form, these groups sustain an aggressive presence online, exploiting social media platforms to fuel their propaganda machines and spread radical messaging.

Etidal says extremist narratives often begin by undermining critical thinking seen as a gateway to recruitment.

Extremist groups tend to deploy coded, duplicitous language to draw in followers and sympathizers, tapping into emotional and culturally sensitive issues. Beneath these seemingly empathetic narratives lie concealed traps meant to lure individuals into deeper ideological commitment and eventual alignment with radical agendas.

According to the center, terrorist organizations are increasingly relying on sophisticated cyber tools to mask their identities and evade law enforcement, while targeting Arab societies with divisive and extremist content.

Etidal said extremist content surged on a major social media platform in the first quarter of 2025, as terrorist groups stepped up efforts to spread radical messages online.

In a statement issued this month, the Riyadh-based center reported that its monitoring teams successfully removed more than 16 million extremist materials and over 1.2 million deceptive web links aimed at evading detection and redirecting users to alternative radical content.

In addition, Etidal said it had shut down 1,408 extremist channels in the first three months of the year, underscoring the center’s ongoing commitment to countering the persistent attempts by terrorist organizations to push their toxic ideologies into public discourse.