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U.S. and UAE officials discuss Sudan and the urgency of a humanitarian ceasefire

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An official readout or equivalent record confirms the Secretary and the UAE Foreign Minister discussed Sudan and the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on January 30, 2026, according to a State Department readout. They discussed implementation of Phase Two of President Trump’s Gaza peace plan, developments in Yemen including the threat from Iranian-backed Houthi forces, and ongoing engagement on Sudan with an emphasis on an urgent humanitarian ceasefire. Both officials agreed to continue coordination to support regional security and remain in close contact.
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The U.S. State Department readout of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Jan. 30, 2026 call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed states, "The Secretary and the Foreign Minister continued their engagement on Sudan and the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire." UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs reporting and UAE state media likewise say Sheikh Abdullah raised the importance of an immediate/unconditional ceasefire in Sudan during the call. Verdict: True — official U.S. and UAE sources corroborate that both officials continued engagement on Sudan and emphasized the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire.

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  1. Update · Jan 31, 2026, 10:09 AMTrue
    The U.S. State Department readout of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Jan. 30, 2026 call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed states, "The Secretary and the Foreign Minister continued their engagement on Sudan and the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire." UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs reporting and UAE state media likewise say Sheikh Abdullah raised the importance of an immediate/unconditional ceasefire in Sudan during the call. Verdict: True — official U.S. and UAE sources corroborate that both officials continued engagement on Sudan and emphasized the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire.
  2. Original article · Jan 30, 2026
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