Former US diplomat Alberto Fernandez has warned that Sudan’s war is deepening, saying General Abdel Fattah al Burhan’s army is rejecting ceasefire efforts while internal ideological influences are growing.
Fernandez, who previously served as US chargé d’affaires in Khartoum, said the conflict is entering its fourth year without any credible political settlement.
He argued that Burhan’s refusal to accept a truce, combined with shifting internal dynamics, is shaping the direction of the war.
He also raised concerns about internal composition, claiming that around 30 percent of new officers are linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, which he said complicates decision-making within the military.
In remarks published via RealClearWorld during the Berlin Conference, Fernandez described Sudan’s crisis as a worsening humanitarian and security emergency that remains largely underreported despite its scale.
He estimated that 33.7 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2026, placing Sudan among the world’s most severe crisis zones.
He also said nearly 14 million people have been displaced internally or across borders, while drone strikes earlier this year reportedly killed more than 500 civilians.
