Post by : Badri Ariffin

In yet another setback for Sudan, General Abdel-Fattah Burhan has outright rejected a ceasefire proposal spearheaded by the United States, describing it as “the worst yet.” This dismissal further complicates the already fraught efforts to achieve peace in a conflict that has severely impacted the nation for over two years.

Presented by the Quad coalition, which includes the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE, the proposal aimed for a three-month humanitarian ceasefire followed by a nine-month political process. While the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) showed willingness to engage, Burhan argued that the proposal favors the RSF and undermines Sudan's military and security frameworks.

Sudan has been embroiled in conflict since April 2023 after tensions between the military and the RSF ignited into violence across Khartoum and other areas. The death toll has surpassed 40,000, with humanitarian organizations suggesting that the true number is much higher. Over 14 million individuals have been displaced, leading to widespread famine, disease outbreak, and a crisis deemed by the U.N. as the largest of its kind globally.

Burhan criticized the Quad coalition for alleged bias, particularly towards the RSF, citing the UAE's supposed role in supplying arms to them—an allegation the UAE disputes. He contended that U.S. involvement represents an attempt to dictate the military's terms.

The general clarified that a ceasefire would only be feasible if the RSF withdrew from populated areas, allowing those displaced to return home. “We’re not warmongers, and we don’t reject peace,” Burhan asserted, stating that any negotiations must safeguard Sudan’s sovereignty and security.

As the fighting persists, experts caution that without a sustainable compromise, the humanitarian crisis may worsen, putting millions at risk of displacement and famine. The road to peace in Sudan remains precarious, further complicated by both domestic fractures and international influences.

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