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Sudan's Burhan, Hemedti… a Violent End to an Old Friendship

The armed conflict that erupted on Saturday between the Sudanese army, led by Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) headed by Lt. Gen. Mohammad "Hemedti" Dagalo, ended an old friendship and cooperation between the two men, which had started with the beginning of the conflict…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 16, 2023

How the struggle for power in Sudan created yet another military coup

Fierce clashes between Sudan's military and the country's powerful paramilitary force erupted on Saturday, but how did it come to this?

ABC News · Apr 15, 2023

Analysis: Fighting erupts in Sudan after months of tension

Friction between the army and the RSF paramilitary group was exacerbated by Sudan’s political process, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Apr 15, 2023

Protests planned as Sudan's army promises to stick to delayed transition deal

The head of Sudan's army said on Thursday he remained committed to a plan for a new transition towards elections, despite disputes over the integration of a paramilitary force that have twice delayed the signing of a final deal.

Reuters · Apr 6, 2023

Call for protests in Sudan as deal on civilian rule delayed again

Second delay of signing ceremony in a week due to disputes between army and Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group.

Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2023

Burhan: Sudanese Army Must Stop Supporting Dictatorships

The head of Sudan's Sovereign Council, and commander of the Sudanese army, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, called on his forces to stop supporting dictatorships, as they have done in recent decades. He indicated that Sudan would build a military force that would not intervene in politics and would be…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 27, 2023

Burhan says Sudan's army will be under leadership of civilian government

Sudan's leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said on Sunday that the country's army will be brought under the leadership of a new civilian government.

Reuters · Mar 26, 2023

As Sudan’s rival forces vie for power, who pays the price?

Analysts warn that the army and RSF’s respective quest to consolidate power could spark a wider conflict.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023

Sudan’s FFC Says Discussions Underway for Appointing a PM

The Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) in Sudan revealed on Sunday that discussions are taking place between civilian and military parties to end the political crisis and appoint a prime minister as soon as possible. “Civilian and military stakeholders are under pressure to finalize the process.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023

Sudan, Chad Agree on Combating Extremism, Protecting the Displaced

Head of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council Lt-Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan held bilateral talks on Sunday with Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby in the capital of Chad, N'Djamena. They discussed the updates in Libya and Central Africa. Burhan was accompanied by acting Foreign Minister Ali al-Sadiq, chief of General Intelligence Ahmed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2023