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- 1Sudan's Burhan vows to defeat RSF 'no matter how long it takes'▼Sudan's Burhan vows to defeat RSF 'no matter how long it takes' - War in Sudan - World
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has pledged to defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, saying the campaign will continue 'no matter how long it takes'. The declaration underlines his refusal to seek a negotiated end to the civil war, which has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises since fighting began in April 2023.
- 2Sudan's Burhan Vows to Defeat RSF, Rejects Truce Pressure▼Sudan’s Burhan Vows to Defeat RSF, Rejects Pressure Over Truce
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has vowed to defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and rejected mounting pressure to agree to a truce in the country's devastating civil war. His comments signal that Khartoum intends to press its military campaign despite international calls for negotiations and a ceasefire.
- 3Strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defies US visa ban▼Strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defiant after US visa snub
Airstrikes struck several Sudanese cities as the country's army chief responded defiantly to a United States decision to deny him a visa, deepening tensions with Washington. The visa snub, tied to the army's conduct in the ongoing civil war with the Rapid Support Forces, has drawn international attention as fighting intensifies and the humanitarian crisis worsens.
- 4Sudan will not yield to pressure or blackmail, al-Burhan says▼Sudan will not yield to pressure or blackmail, al-Burhan says — Anadolu Agency
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared that Sudan will not submit to pressure or blackmail, according to Anadolu Agency. The statement comes as the country continues to face international diplomatic pressure amid its devastating civil war with the Rapid Support Forces, with talks over ceasefires and political transitions repeatedly stalling.
- 5US says blocking Sudan's Burhan from UN part of peace push▼Blocking Al Burhan from UNGA part of growing US efforts to stop Sudan war, says Massad Boulos
Massad Boulos, a senior US adviser, said Washington's move to block Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan from attending the UN General Assembly is part of expanding American efforts to end Sudan's war. The decision signals mounting US pressure on Sudan's warring parties as the conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces continues to devastate the country.
- 6Sudan's Burhan rejects US pressure, says he needs no visa▼Sudan’s Burhan rejects US pressure, says he needs no visa
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has dismissed US pressure, saying he needs no visa to travel abroad. His remarks come as Washington restricts entry for Sudanese officials amid the country's ongoing war, and signal his refusal to bow to American conditions as international mediation efforts over the conflict continue.
- 7Sudan envoy says Burhan visa dispute derailed US talks▼Shafaq News..Sudan envoy: Burhan visa issue blocked US talks
A Sudanese envoy says talks with the United States broke down over the issue of a visa for army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, according to a report carried by Shafaq News. The claim highlights continued friction between Khartoum and Washington as Sudan's civil war drags on and diplomatic efforts to arrange meetings and mediation have faltered.
- 8Al-Burhan Vows Sudan Will Bow to No One▼Al-Burhan: We Will Not Debase Ourselves, nor Bow to Anyone; We Seek No One’s Approval
Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared that he and his government will not debase themselves or bow to anyone, saying they seek no one's approval. The defiant statement, carried by Sudanese outlets, signals a hardening stance as Sudan's war grinds on and pressure mounts over the conflict and the country's international standing.
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Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has responded to the United States' refusal to grant him a visa, saying Sudan does not need one and downplaying the diplomatic snub. The refusal comes amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Sudan's military leadership over the country's civil war. Observers see it as a sign of deepening friction between the US and Khartoum's military rulers.