Transitional Sovereignty Council chairman tells Sudanese media the process is for political and civil forces only, rejects U.S.-proposed arms embargo and defends Oct. 25, 2021, actions
KHARTOUM — Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said his government is committed to the outcomes of an upcoming national dialogue that serve the interests of the Sudanese people, telling representatives of Sudanese media that the process will include only political and civil forces, with no military involvement.
Al-Burhan said participants in the dialogue would be those seeking to build the state on justice and equality. He did not announce a date or timeline for the dialogue, according to the remarks.
On security, Al-Burhan rejected a U.S.-proposed United Nations Security Council arms embargo, asserting it “will not pass” and would have no impact on Sudan’s armed forces. He renewed his commitment that no faction would gain by bearing arms, saying the Rapid Support Forces, which he described as a “terrorist militia,” would never have a role in the Sudanese state.
Turning to Oct. 25, 2021, Al-Burhan said the events of that day were “not a coup but a correction of the revolution’s path.” He argued that the first government of then-Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok failed to build the state.
Al-Burhan also said he rejected attempts by former Hamdok ministers to design an agreement that he said was intended to control the executive branch and rule for 10 years. He did not elaborate on the alleged proposal or name those involved.
He invited the United States to visit Sudan and assess the situation on the ground, noting that the invitation had not yet received a response.
Al-Burhan praised the sacrifices of the Sudanese people in what he called the “battle of dignity,” calling for them to be documented, and thanked friendly nations that stood by Sudan.
The USA New Times could not independently verify the details of the alleged agreement or the status of the U.S. invitation.
