The Sudanese Armed Forces-led Security and Defense Council has confirmed that negotiations are underway with international mediators to help end the country’s ongoing civil war.
The announcement follows reports of a US-backed proposal for a temporary 90-day ceasefire amid ongoing fighting between SAF and rival Rapid Support Forces since 2023.
Chaired by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the council reviewed the mediators’ proposal and agreed on an official response.
The move marks a shift in tone from Burhan’s earlier statements, in which he vowed to continue military operations until the country was fully secured.
At the same time, the council urged the public not to comment on issues it said could affect national security.
The approach appears aimed at balancing domestic concerns with efforts to maintain diplomatic engagement with international partners.
Senior civilian and military officials attended the meeting, although Deputy Commander-in-Chief Shams al-Din al-Kabashi was absent.
The council also rejected reports about Kabashi’s alleged meetings in Cairo, following earlier controversy that led to the brief detention of local journalists.
The Security and Defense Council is Sudan’s highest military and political decision-making body during the conflict.
As diplomatic efforts continue, many Sudanese are watching closely for signs that a ceasefire could become possible.
