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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 Burhan Vows to Defeat RSF, Rejects Truce Pressure▼Sudan’s Burhan Vows to Defeat RSF, Rejects Pressure Over Truce
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has vowed to defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and rejected mounting pressure to agree to a truce in the country's devastating civil war. His comments signal that Khartoum intends to press its military campaign despite international calls for negotiations and a ceasefire.
- 3Sudan will not yield to pressure or blackmail, al-Burhan says▼Sudan will not yield to pressure or blackmail, al-Burhan says — Anadolu Agency
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared that Sudan will not submit to pressure or blackmail, according to Anadolu Agency. The statement comes as the country continues to face international diplomatic pressure amid its devastating civil war with the Rapid Support Forces, with talks over ceasefires and political transitions repeatedly stalling.
- 4Sudan'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.
- 5US says blocking Sudan's Burhan from UN part of peace push▼Blocking Al Burhan from UNGA part of growing US efforts to stop Sudan war, says Massad Boulos
Massad Boulos, a senior US adviser, said Washington's move to block Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan from attending the UN General Assembly is part of expanding American efforts to end Sudan's war. The decision signals mounting US pressure on Sudan's warring parties as the conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces continues to devastate the country.
- 6US 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.
- 7Sudan's Burhan rejects US pressure, says he needs no visa▼Sudan’s Burhan rejects US pressure, says he needs no visa
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has dismissed US pressure, saying he needs no visa to travel abroad. His remarks come as Washington restricts entry for Sudanese officials amid the country's ongoing war, and signal his refusal to bow to American conditions as international mediation efforts over the conflict continue.
- 8Sudan envoy says Burhan visa dispute derailed US talks▼Shafaq News..Sudan envoy: Burhan visa issue blocked US talks
A Sudanese envoy says talks with the United States broke down over the issue of a visa for army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, according to a report carried by Shafaq News. The claim highlights continued friction between Khartoum and Washington as Sudan's civil war drags on and diplomatic efforts to arrange meetings and mediation have faltered.
- 9Al-Burhan Vows Sudan Will Bow to No One▼Al-Burhan: We Will Not Debase Ourselves, nor Bow to Anyone; We Seek No One’s Approval
Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared that he and his government will not debase themselves or bow to anyone, saying they seek no one's approval. The defiant statement, carried by Sudanese outlets, signals a hardening stance as Sudan's war grinds on and pressure mounts over the conflict and the country's international standing.
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Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has responded to the United States' refusal to grant him a visa, saying Sudan does not need one and downplaying the diplomatic snub. The refusal comes amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Sudan's military leadership over the country's civil war. Observers see it as a sign of deepening friction between the US and Khartoum's military rulers.