Sudan’s army leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has announced that the military will not participate in talks in Switzerland to end the conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after surviving a drone attack on a military graduation ceremony. The attack, which killed at least five people, has further escalated tensions between the two factions. Al-Burhan stated that the military will not retreat or negotiate with the RSF.
The RSF leader, Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo, had previously expressed willingness to join the negotiations, which were to be co-hosted by the US and Saudi Arabia. However, the rejection of talks by Al-Burhan indicates the ongoing power struggle between the two factions, which has resulted in widespread displacement and casualties. Both sides have been accused of committing war crimes and have hindered humanitarian aid efforts.
Efforts to mediate between the two parties have so far been unsuccessful, with previous truces quickly being violated. The conflict has led to a humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with nearly 10 million people displaced and half the population facing hunger. The RSF has taken control of several regions in the country, further complicating peace negotiations.
The international community, including the UN and regional observers, have been monitoring the situation closely and attempting to facilitate dialogue between the conflicting parties. Despite these efforts, the conflict in Sudan continues to escalate, with hopes for a peaceful resolution diminishing as both sides remain adamant in their positions.
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