WADI HALFA, SUDAN — Sudanese Army Chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has definitively ruled out any negotiations with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), issuing a stern rejection of foreign meddling and affirming that the nation’s sovereignty remains non-negotiable.
Speaking to a public gathering in Wadi Halfa, located in Sudan’s Northern State, the military leader doubled down on the armed forces’ refusal to engage in dialogue with what he termed “the rebellion.” Al-Burhan issued a stark ultimatum to RSF militants: surrender and hand over their weapons, or face continued and uncompromising military action.
Reaffirming national sovereignty, the army chief fiercely dismissed any attempts by external powers to dictate Sudan’s leadership or political trajectory. He warned against the importation of foreign arms and influence, declaring that anyone who attempts to bring weapons from outside the country to seize power will only do so “over our dead bodies.”
“No one can dominate the Sudanese people,” al-Burhan stated, firmly closing the door on the political return of former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) coalition.
Addressing political figures operating from abroad or relying on foreign backing, al-Burhan directed a pointed message, urging them to return to Sudan if they genuinely seek a role in its future. Rejecting power seizures achieved through espionage or external patronage, he declared, “Sudan is open to all its sons; if you want respect, come inside.”
The general rejected any concept of foreign guardianship over the Sudanese people or the national army, placing the ultimate authority squarely in the hands of the electorate.
“The final say belongs to the Sudanese people,” al-Burhan concluded, signaling to the international community that no external actor—regardless of their influence—will be permitted to impose their will upon the nation.
Reference: Al-Mayadeen