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Sudan War Involves Regional Actors
The Sudanese Sovereign Council Vice President, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, affirmed that the war in Sudan is an regional conflict involving interventions from Eritrea and Chad, with Ethiopian territories and airports being used to support military operations in Blue Nile. He indicated that field indicators favor the Sudanese Armed Forces, despite ongoing cycles of fighting and retreat, and that the end of the war depends on achieving decisive victory—either militarily or through negotiations based on a balance of power. He emphasized that the legitimacy belongs to the state and that the rebels do not hold legitimacy in the areas they control. He noted that peace efforts are stumbling due to the deterioration in the implementation of the Juba Agreement and the declining chances of reaching a permanent peace, especially given the intentions to revive a scenario similar to South Sudan in Darfur, despite the desire of the local people to avoid secession. He stressed the importance of creating an environment conducive to negotiations and rejected external initiatives that do not align with Sudan’s interests. He reaffirmed that the current conflict has taken on an regional dimension, with interventions from neighboring countries such as Ethiopia and Chad, and that the Rapid Support Forces continue to support their operations across Ethiopian territory. Regarding international positions, he stated that the Quadruple Mechanism has not created the proper environment for a ceasefire and that humanitarian aid faces pressures from the international community. However, he assured that Sudan is taking measures to open all humanitarian corridors. He also pointed out that there have been no communications with militia leaders, such as Mohamed Hamdan Hemedti, since the war began, and that evaluating the Juba Peace Agreement’s viability remains essential due to its near-complete collapse caused by ongoing conflict and its impact on implementing its provisions. He highlighted that efforts toward de-escalation require a trustful and understanding environment among the parties, and while he respects regional and international mediations, he warned that the Rapid Support Forces are seeking to open new fronts. Nonetheless, he believes control of major territories will eventually revert to the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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