Month: April 2023

Sudan army chief open to negotiations – but says his troops will ‘definitely’ defeat paramilitary group

Speaking to Sky News, army chief and de facto leader Abdel Fattah al Burhan said he was open to mediation as “every war ends at the negotiation table even if the opponent is defeated”. He added: “Even if there is surrender, there is still negotiation.”The head of Sudan’s army has told Sky News his troops will “definitely” defeat an attacking paramilitary group, but he is open to negotiations.At least 97 civilians and 45 soldiers have…

UN Secretary General condemns clashes in Sudan, urges dialogue

(NEW YORK) – The Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has “strongly” condemned the outbreak of clashes between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), urging dialogue to resolve the crisis. A spokesperson for the Secretary General, in a statement on Sunday, said the latter appealed to the on the leaders of the RSF and the SAF to “immediately cease hostilities, restore calm and initiate a dialogue to resolve the current crisis”. “Any further escalation…

Ruto breaks silence on Sudan’s crisis

President William Ruto has called for a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Sudan. He said the outbreak of violence will affect the nation’s stability and reverse the gains made. “We ask the conflicting groups in Sudan to maintain peace, especially during this Holy month of Ramadan.” The President further implored all parties to address any differences “through peaceful means for the sake of the security of the people of Sudan and stability in the…

General Command of the Armed Forces *

Monday, April 17, 2023 AD Our honorable peopleYour armed forces extend their salutations and appreciation to you, as well as apologizing for the difficult conditions that our people are living through these days, which were created by the unjustified rebellion of the Rapid Support Command against the state. For their solid standing behind their army during this national ordeal. The highest verses of thanks to the sons of our country, the sincere employees of our…

The Sudanese army and “rapid support” agree to “open safe paths”

𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘

General Burhan, the Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces, and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Commander of the Rapid Support Forces have agreed to a proposal by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sudan, Mr. Volker Perthes, and the Trilateral Mechanism (the AU, IGAD and UN) to commit to a temporary pause in fighting on humanitarian grounds today from 16:00-19:00 today. He acknowledges their efforts to come to this agreement and holds them and their…

Statement of IGAD on the unfolding security situation in Sudan

(DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Dr Workneh Gebeyehu is extremely alarmed by reports of fighting in different parts of Khartoum between Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and is following the situation closely. Dr Workneh urges both sides to immediately cease fighting, de-escalate the situation, and resolve their differences through dialogue. Th Sudanese parties and stakeholders including SAF and RSF have made commendable progress in…

A statement from Khartoum State Security Committee.

The Security Affairs Coordination Committee in Khartoum State has been in permanent session since this morning, Saturday, April 15, 2023 AD, to follow up the events in the State, and in relation to the current security conditions, the Committee decided the following: 1/ Tomorrow, Sunday, April 16, 2023 AD, will be an official holiday in Khartoum State in order to preserve citizens and their property.2/ Honorable citizens should stay away from military zones and any…