Al-Burhan rejects talks as Sudan conflict displaces thousands
The military chief says the army will keep fighting until the RSF is removed, as reports cite civilian deaths in West Kordofan and mass displacement in Blue Nile state.
Sudan’s military chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has rejected negotiations with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), saying the army’s military campaign will continue until the paramilitary force is removed from the country. He made the remarks on Tuesday at a gathering in Village 5, Merowe locality, according to Sudan’s state news agency.
His statement came amid reports of worsening conditions in two states. The Dar Hamar Emergency Committee said an RSF attack in Abu Ajal, West Kordofan, killed 10 civilians and wounded several others. The figures have not been independently verified in the supplied report.
The International Organization for Migration said more than 5,500 people fled villages in Blue Nile state over three days as security deteriorated.
Sudan’s army was reported to be advancing towards En Nahud and Al Khuway, while the RSF was massing in West Kordofan. The report also said RSF drone attacks had intensified.
The war began in April 2023 after a dispute over plans to integrate the RSF into the army. US envoy Massad Boulos has called for Sudanese-led national dialogue and a transition towards civilian-led government.
