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- 1Sudan's Burhan vows to defeat RSF 'no matter how long it takes'▼Sudan's Burhan vows to defeat RSF 'no matter how long it takes' - War in Sudan - World
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has pledged to defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, saying the campaign will continue 'no matter how long it takes'. The declaration underlines his refusal to seek a negotiated end to the civil war, which has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises since fighting began in April 2023.
- 2Sudan's army chief backs Yemen's government against Houthis▼Sudanese army chief backs Yemen’s government forces against Houthis
Sudan's army chief has voiced support for Yemen's internationally recognised government in its conflict with the Houthi movement, according to Middle East Monitor. The endorsement highlights Khartoum's alignment with regional forces opposing the Houthis and may shape diplomatic and security cooperation between Sudan and Yemen's government amid the wider regional standoff.
- 3US visa row puts focus on Sudan's Burhan legitimacy▼US visa row shines spotlight on Al Burhan’s legitimacy, Sudan expert says
A dispute over US visa restrictions has renewed scrutiny of Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's legitimacy, according to a Sudan expert cited by The National. The exchange adds to ongoing debate over the authority of Sudan's military leadership amid the country's civil war, with analysts weighing whether Washington's measures signal eroding international acceptance of Burhan's rule.