SAF chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has renewed his commitment to continue what he calls the “War of Dignity,” even as US-led diplomatic efforts appear to be moving closer to securing a ceasefire between the SAF and the Rapid Support Forces.
His remarks came amid intensified talks led by US adviser Massad Boulos, whose recent diplomatic activity has raised expectations that the warring sides may be nearing an agreement on a humanitarian truce.
Speaking to worshippers after Friday prayers at the Sheikh al-Tayeb mosque and religious complex in Um Marhi, Omdurman, Burhan said the war would continue until what he described as the “rebellion” was defeated.
He praised residents of northern rural Omdurman, claiming the area had resisted RSF advances and provided crucial support to the SAF and civilians in Khartoum.
Burhan also said the military campaign to retake Khartoum had begun from northern Omdurman.
The army chief claimed the SAF were continuing the war with the support of the Sudanese people and said the military would not hand over power except through a broad national consensus.
“We will never let the Sudanese people down, and we will not hand over this country except on the basis of a national agreement among all Sudanese,” he said.
Burhan added that the SAF would reject any proposal that, in his view, failed to guarantee the security and stability of Sudanese citizens.
He said the armed forces and allied groups remained committed to continuing the war until the country was “cleansed” of its enemies.
“Our message to the rebels inside and outside the country is that Sudan is capable, through the determination of its people, of winning this sacred national battle,” Burhan said.
The comments appeared to cast doubt on the SAF leadership’s willingness to accept a ceasefire without significant concessions from the RSF, despite growing international pressure to halt the conflict and allow humanitarian aid to reach millions of civilians.
