In a speech at a military graduation ceremony on Wednesday, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan rejected US-backed negotiations with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and called on international mediators to recognize his authority in peace efforts.
Al-Burhan vowed to continue fighting until the country is “cleansed” of all rebels and mercenaries.
“We will not lay down our arms until the country is cleansed of every rebel and mercenary. We are continuing to crush and eliminate the terrorist militia of the Dagalo family,” Al-Burhan declared, referring to the RSF’s leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
His strong words come as international efforts to end the conflict in Sudan intensify. The United Nations, Saudi Arabia, and the United States have all been involved in mediation efforts, but a lasting ceasefire has remained elusive.
Al-Burhan’s military has walked out of multiple peace summits, yet continues to put the blame on the RSF and other actors.
The Sudanese general also demanded that Saudi Arabia and the United States engage directly with the SAF-dominated government and listen to its perspective on ending the war.