Sudan’s President of the Sovereignty Council, Abd al-Fattah al-Burhan, extended a warm welcome to any foreign support aimed at developing the country and aiding in its reconstruction, emphasizing that such assistance should come without any political conditions. During his visit to the 12th Infantry Division in the city of Sinkat, located in the Red Sea state in the east of Sudan, President Al-Burhan also announced the reopening of border crossings with Eritrea.
In his statement, President Al-Burhan stated, “We welcome any support from sisterly and friendly nations that contributes to the development and reconstruction of our homeland.” He made it clear that Sudan would not accept any dictates or political conditions attached to such support.
President Al-Burhan further highlighted the unanimous commitment of the armed forces and the people of Sudan to quelling the rebellion, particularly referring to the Rapid Support Forces. He also commended the high level of professionalism exhibited by the armed forces and stressed the need for military institutions to intensify their efforts to further enhance their capabilities.
Ending the War in Sudan Through Defeating the Rebellion
During another visit to the 11th Infantry Division in the Kassala state, east of Sudan, President Al-Burhan stated that the end of the ongoing conflict would be achieved by decisively defeating the rebellion, indicating his support for the Rapid Support Forces. He emphasized the alignment of the army and the people in this endeavor.
A separate statement from the Transitional Sovereignty Council elaborated on the President’s comments, stating, “The war has demonstrated that rebels are engaging in activities that are incompatible with our values and detrimental to our society.”
President Al-Burhan also expressed his approval of Sudan’s relations with Eritrea and Ethiopia, which prompted the decision to reopen border crossings with Eritrea. However, he did not provide further details on this development.
In conclusion, President Al-Burhan reiterated the army’s commitment to liberating the nation from the scourge of rebellion, pledging that the fight would continue until the last soldier is victorious.
Sudan’s Ongoing Conflict
Since mid-April, the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces have been engaged in clashes that have persisted despite several ceasefire attempts, resulting in over 3,000 casualties, mostly civilians, and more than 4 million internally displaced and refugees, according to the United Nations.
Accusations of responsibility for initiating the fighting and committing violations during the successive ceasefires have been exchanged between the military, led by Al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly known as “Hemetti.”
This translation provides an English-language news article that covers President Al-Burhan’s statements regarding foreign support for Sudan’s reconstruction, the reopening of border crossings with Eritrea, and the ongoing conflict in the country. The article emphasizes the importance of support without political conditions and the commitment to defeating the rebellion for lasting peace and stability in Sudan.
