Muthomi Ireri
Sudan’s army ruler, Abdel Fattah al Burhan, announced that he will not engage in talks with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), following an accusation that they targeted him in a drone strike in eastern Sudan on Wednesday.
Despite an invitation from the US for peace talks in Geneva, Burhan stated that any peace initiative must recognize his government, the Transitional Sovereign Council, as the legitimate ruler of Sudan. While rejecting negotiations with the RSF, Burhan expressed his willingness to engage in discussions with political movements and other armed groups.
The drone strike occurred while Burhan was attending a military graduation ceremony, resulting in the deaths of five people. The army reported that Burhan was unharmed, and the RSF denied responsibility for the attack.
Previous mediation efforts have failed to secure a lasting ceasefire in Sudan’s ongoing conflict, now in its second year. The war has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced over 10 million people. Both sides have been accused of committing war crimes, including targeting civilians and obstructing humanitarian aid.
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