Sudan’s Ongoing Conflict: Army Chief Rejects Political Settlements with RSF
As Sudan’s conflict stretches into a third year, Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has vowed that peace will not come until the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are defeated. Burhan rejects any political resolution involving the RSF, emphasizing the need for complete disarmament.
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- The conflict between Sudan’s army and RSF has resulted in widespread devastation.
- Burhan insists that public sentiment aligns with the army’s stance against the RSF.
- The humanitarian crisis has reached critical levels, affecting millions.
Ceasefire Skepticism and Mediation Efforts
Burhan expressed doubts over international ceasefire efforts, suggesting they escalated only after RSF gains. He highlighted the crucial role of potential mediators like Türkiye and Qatar, although the RSF has rejected these options.
- Ceasefire calls increased following RSF territorial gains.
- Potential mediators include Türkiye, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
- Burhan stresses no parity exists between the RSF and Sudan’s national army.
Clashes in Blue Nile: Fighting Intensifies
Recent clashes in Sudan’s Blue Nile state saw the Sudanese army repel an attack by the RSF and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N). Video evidence showed destroyed RSF equipment following the engagement.
- Joint RSF and SPLM-N attacks targeted army positions in al-Silk and Malakan.
- The Sudanese army maintains control over much of Blue Nile state.
- Renewed fighting has caused a significant civilian exodus.
Regional Instability and Humanitarian Concerns
The conflict’s effects spill over into neighboring South Sudan, where the U.N. has condemned calls for violence against civilians. South Sudan’s internal turmoil remains unresolved despite previous peace agreements.
- UNMISS reported inflammatory rhetoric in South Sudan urging attacks on civilians.
- South Sudan continues to experience unrest stemming from its 2013 civil war.
- Recent conflict has forcibly displaced over 180,000 people within South Sudan.
By Ali Musa
Axadle Times international–Monitoring.
