Horn News Hub, June 2026 — A bipartisan bill introduced in the United States Senate seeks expanded oversight of armed groups operating in or connected to the conflict in Sudan, including Army 70 and the .
The proposed Preventing External Aggression and Conflict Escalation in Sudan Act of 2026, known as the PEACE in Sudan Act, directs the US Secretary of State, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, to submit regular reports to Congress on the activities of foreign governments and non state armed groups that are alleged to have supported, facilitated, or contributed to the conflict in Sudan.
Among the organizations specifically listed for assessment are Army 70, the Tigray Defense Forces, the Wagner Group, the Sudan Revolutionary Front, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement North Al Hilu, the Sudan Shield Forces, the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, and several other armed organizations.
The legislation calls for a comprehensive analysis of each listed group’s activities, including any military, logistical, financial, or operational involvement connected to the conflict in Sudan. It also requires reporting on arms transfers, recruitment, intelligence support, financial networks, and other activities that could contribute to the conflict or alleged atrocities.
The bill does not itself determine that any of the listed organizations are legally responsible for violations or designate them as terrorist organizations. Instead, it requires the executive branch to investigate and report its findings to Congress. It also directs the Secretary of State to assess whether any armed actors operating in Sudan meet the legal criteria for designation under existing United States sanctions authorities.
The legislation remains under consideration in the Senate following approval by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
