Sudan’s military chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has requested the assistance of U.S. President Donald Trump to halt the ongoing conflict in the country. Currently, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are working to establish a ceasefire in Sudan.
In an article published by U.S.-based media outlet The Wall Street Journal, Burhan wrote that the people of Sudan are now looking to Washington. He expressed hope that, under the leadership of President Trump, genuinely peace-seeking regional actors would work together to bring the war to an end.
Burhan emphasized that the Sudanese population trusts Trump to speak directly, take decisive action, and effectively manage foreign intervention. In his 1,200-word piece, he described the conflict from two perspectives: on one hand, the national army defending the country’s sovereignty, and on the other, a militia involved in widespread atrocities.
According to the report, at the request of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump last week, for the first time, pledged to help end the war in Sudan.
It is worth noting that in January this year, the United States held the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) responsible for genocidal acts in Darfur. However, Burhan’s forces have also faced serious human rights abuse allegations, including attacks on civilians.
United Nations data indicates that, since the fighting between the army and RSF began in April 2023, more than 40,000 people have died, although humanitarian agencies warn that the actual number may be significantly higher. The conflict has displaced over 14 million people and heightened the risk of famine and disease across Sudan.
The current civil war traces back to 2019, following the removal of President Omar al-Bashir, who had ruled the country for three decades. Widespread protests against Bashir’s regime in 2019, triggered by his military takeover in 1989, ultimately led to his ouster through another military intervention.
Source: Arab News, AFP