More than 400 people have died since the violence which has left foreign governments scrambling to get their citizens out erupted. Food and fuel are increasing in price with electricity and internet cut off in much of the country.
A 72-hour ceasefire between Sudan's two warring factions is underway as the UK government faces pressure to"not miss the window" of opportunity for evacuations and delivering urgent aid.
The two sides have not abided by several previous temporary truce deals - but both confirmed on Monday that they had agreed to the ceasefire. At least 427 people have died since the fighting erupted over a power struggle between the rival factions in the capital Khartoum 10 days ago and has trapped millions of Sudanese citizens.
Mr Blinken said the US would coordinate with regional, international and Sudanese civilian interests to create a committee that would oversee work on a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian arrangements.
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