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Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Sunday rejected the latest ceasefire proposal delivered by U.S. envoy Massad Boulos on behalf of a group of mediators, labelling it the “worst yet” and unacceptable.
In a video address, Burhan accused the Quad—a mediation group including the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates—of being “biased” due to the UAE’s membership.
The army chief levelled direct accusations at the UAE, claiming it has been supporting and arming the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, a charge the UAE denies.
He asserted that the current proposal would “eliminate the armed forces, dissolve security agencies, and keep the militia where they are,” while the RSF had reportedly agreed to the terms.
Burhan warned that if the mediation continued in this direction, it would be considered slanted, singling out Boulos for allegedly issuing threats and attempting to “impose things.”
While welcoming a new, “honest” initiative from U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the general insisted that any acceptable peace deal must include the total retreat and confinement of the RSF, emphasising the conflict is a “war for survival.”
Since the war erupted in April 2023, mediation attempts have failed, as both the army and the RSF believe they can achieve a military victory.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced 12 million people, creating a devastating humanitarian crisis.
