Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of Sudan‘s Sovereign Council, asserts that peace, while universally desired, must be a conduit to preserve the nation’s dignity, honor, and sovereignty.
His determination to conclude the persisting conflict in Sudan and eradicate what he described as the “cancer affecting the body of the state” was vocalized, according to the Arab World News Agency.
Al-Burhan, who also commands the Sudanese Army, conveyed that the war ravaging the country was “imposed on us,” warning that certain factions aim to “swallow” Sudan.
He placed his trust in victory in the “battle of dignity” thanks to the populace’s unity around its armed forces. “This army is the army of the nation, and no entity or party has dominion over it,” al-Burhan affirmed.
He further stated that self-interest and misleading propaganda underpin this war, implicitly referring to Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemeti) and his brother and deputy Abdel Rahim Dagalo.
The war, according to al-Burhan, is propelled by “brothers pursuing their personal interests, and the propaganda upon which the war is based is deceptive and misleading.”
It’s pertinent to note that Sudan slid into a conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces on April 15, following weeks of escalating tensions between the two factions.
This internal strife illuminates a critical juncture in Sudanese politics and stability, prompting thorough international observation.
Last month, Al-Burhan, has issued a directive for overseeing governmental ministries, distributing the responsibility between council members and his deputy, Malik Agar Eyre.
The order, signed by the Secretary-General of the Sovereign Council, General Mohammed Al-Ghali Ali Youssef, details that Malik Agar will supervise the Ministries of Energy, Education, Social Development, Higher Education, Health, Media, Youth, Sports, and Religious Affairs.
