Khartoum: President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to implementing the national dialogue outcomes which are aimed at benefitting the Sudanese population. During a meeting in Khartoum with Sudanese media professionals participating in the Media Issues Forum, Al-Burhan emphasized that the dialogue focuses on building the Sudanese state on principles of justice and equality, engaging only political and civilian forces without military involvement.
According to Sudan News Agency, Al-Burhan addressed the anticipated arms embargo that is expected to be discussed at the UN Security Council, asserting that the resolution would not pass and would not affect the Sudanese Armed Forces or their battlefield stance. He emphasized that no group would be allowed to achieve political gains through armed means and declared a future without militias in Sudan once the conflict concludes.
Al-Burhan further clarified that the events of October 25 were not a coup but a rectification of the revolutionary path. He criticized former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok's initial government for failing to build the state and prioritizing political factions over state institutions. Al-Burhan mentioned Hamdok's agreement to dissolve his government to form a more competent administration for state development.
The TSC President highlighted the challenges faced in the initial months of the conflict, noting the fall of several military positions to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, with only the Armored Corps holding out. This situation necessitated airdrops of supplies to troops at the General Command.
Al-Burhan disclosed that a group led by Mariam Al-Sadiq, Khalid Omar, and Babiker Faisal tried to propose an alternative agreement to the Framework Agreement, aiming for control over the executive branch for a decade, which he outright rejected.
He reiterated that the RSF would not have any role in the Sudanese government following the atrocities committed against the Sudanese people. He reaffirmed his commitment to the Jeddah Agreement, while revealing that an invitation to the United States to send a delegation to Sudan had yet to elicit a response. Al-Burhan encouraged US officials to visit Sudan to witness the situation firsthand.
Al-Burhan expressed gratitude for the sacrifices made by the Sudanese people in the 'Battle for Dignity' and the support from countries that stood by Sudan during the crisis initiated by the RSF militia. He stressed the importance of documenting these sacrifices for future generations.