Sudan's Ruler Rejects Ceasefire Proposal amid Ongoing Conflict

Sudan's ruler, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has categorically rejected a ceasefire proposal aimed at resolving the escalating conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia. This statement comes in the wake of a draft ceasefire conveyed by U.S. government advisor Massad Boulos, which was described by Sudanese military officials as 'the worst document ever submitted.' The ongoing conflict has drawn international mediation efforts from the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The confrontation between the SAF and the RSF, which began escalating in 2023, has its roots in Burhan's 2021 power grab alongside RSF leader Mohammed Hamdan Daglo. Tensions boiled over when the RSF revolted against the forceful integration into the regular army, leading to a series of attacks on both military personnel and civilians. Currently, the RSF controls approximately half of the populated regions in Sudan, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Sudan's government has accused the UAE of providing military support to the RSF since the conflict's initiation. This claim has been backed by UN experts and diplomats, although the UAE has denied any such involvement. Despite a ceasefire agreement reached by the RSF earlier in November, violence remains rampant, with the United Nations reporting that around 40,000 individuals have been displaced due to the ongoing strife in the Kordofan region since late October. The situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, as military leaders refuse to yield to proposals aimed at halting hostilities and fostering stability. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2