Sudan’s al-Burhan rejects talks, vows to retake all territory from RSF
Summary
Sudanese military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan rejected peace talks and vowed to take back all land controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The fighting between the army and RSF, ongoing since April 2023, has caused many deaths and millions to move from their homes.Key Facts
- Abdel Fattah al-Burhan leads Sudan’s military and wants to end RSF control by force.
- The RSF and Sudan’s army have been fighting since April 2023 over plans to merge RSF into the army.
- The conflict has killed tens of thousands and displaced about 13 million people.
- On the day of al-Burhan’s speech, 10 civilians were killed in an RSF attack in West Kordofan state.
- The RSF has been gathering in West Kordofan as the army tries to take nearby cities.
- Over 5,500 people fled villages in Blue Nile state due to worsening security.
- A US envoy said that peace must come from talks led by Sudanese people and called for a civilian-led government.
- The US State Department said neither the army nor the RSF currently represent valid government authority in Sudan.
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