Sudanese general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has firmly rejected international peace initiatives, a move that is criticized of isolating the country from world.
His statement comes as global organizations, including the United Nations and the African Union, push for an end to the war between Burhan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Burhan also dismissed the potential return of former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, who now leads the Taqaddum coalition of democratic forces.
Hamdok, who served between 2019 and 2022, has been floated as a possible leader in restoring civilian rule, but Burhan rejected the idea outright.
Burhan also criticized regional mediators, urging the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to halt their peace efforts.
Meanwhile, Sudan’s war, which began in April 2023, has killed more than 20,000 and displaced 14 million, according to the United Nations.
Some estimates put the death toll as high as 130,000, while humanitarian organizations warn of a looming famine affecting millions.
Despite mounting international pressure for a ceasefire, Burhan’s stance suggests that a military resolution remains his sole priority.
As Sudan’s conflict rages on, diplomatic solutions seem increasingly unlikely, and the suffering of its people deepens.
