Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman and Army Chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has denied reports of any settlement or negotiations with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
He emphasized the army’s commitment to eliminating what he described as “the rebellion.”In a post on the Sovereign Council’s Facebook page, Burhan stated during the “Women’s Issues Conference in Eastern Sudan,” held in Port Sudan on Monday, that rumors about convening a conference for political forces are unfounded. He asserted that there is no settlement with any political entity, dismissing such claims as completely baseless.
Burhan added that the armed forces, other regular forces, and those he referred to as mobilized individuals are determined to eradicate the rebellion and eliminate the “criminal terrorist Al-Daglo militia,” as he put it. He also mentioned that “the door of repentance and returning to righteousness is open to anyone who lays down their arms and inclines towards peace.
“Burhan’s statements come shortly after the Sudanese army announced its recapture of the 17th Division headquarters in Singa, the capital of Sennar State in central Sudan, following fierce battles with the RSF. Singa is the first state capital that the Sudanese army has regained from RSF control since the conflict erupted in Sudan on April 15 of last year. The army’s control over Singa is considered a strategic achievement due to its location at a key junction connecting army-controlled areas in eastern and central Sudan.Simultaneously with the arrival of humanitarian aid, Burhan met with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher.
According to Acting Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Omar Issa, the meeting was positive and fruitful, addressing overall humanitarian conditions and efforts to deliver aid to those in need. Issa noted that Fletcher expressed satisfaction with the Sudanese government’s facilitation of procedures for aid delivery and access for their technical teams to requested areas.In a press statement on Monday, Issa mentioned that the Sovereign Council Chairman directed relevant authorities to cooperate with the United Nations and its various agencies in Sudan, urging them to intensify efforts to deliver relief to those in need. He added that the government will open crossings and airports to ease the flow of aid, noting that some requests have been made by the mission and will be reviewed by the Sudanese side.
Some proposals are positive and will be responded to in the coming days.The UN official emphasized the importance of enhancing humanitarian work and providing assistance to ensure aid reaches those who need it. He stated that his visit aims to assess humanitarian conditions on the ground and facilitate necessary arrangements to support humanitarian efforts.The ongoing war between the Sudanese army and RSF has resulted in thousands of deaths and displaced more than 11 million people, including 3.1 million who have fled abroad, according to the International Organization for Migration.By Al-Yara / Agencies
