Sudan Events – Reports
The Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, stated that Sudan is facing economic challenges due to a nearly two-year-long war that has exhausted the Sudanese people and impoverished a large segment of them.
Speaking on Tuesday in Port Sudan at the first economic conference to address the challenges of war, organized by the Ministry of Finance, and attended by Finance and Economic Planning Minister Dr. Jibril Ibrahim, along with several ministers, heads of institutions, economic bodies, foreign ambassadors accredited to Sudan, and organizations, Al-Burhan explained that there are numerous challenges and limited opportunities. He emphasized that addressing economic challenges largely falls on the shoulders of economic experts and specialists.
He pointed out the suffering of the Sudanese people due to displacement, homelessness, killings, and rapes since the outbreak of this war, which was launched by the terrorist Rapid Support Forces militia against the state and its institutions—a militia supported by those harboring hatred and hostility towards the Sudanese people. He expressed hope that the conference would yield actionable recommendations to support the state budget for the coming year.
Al-Burhan stated that the economic conditions in the country are well-known to everyone, urging conference participants to come up with recommendations that alleviate citizens’ suffering. He praised the efforts of the private sector for striving to revive the national economy and acknowledged Sudan’s friends and allies, as well as UN agencies, who have stood by the Sudanese people during this crisis.
He added that Sudan will build its future relationships and cooperation with other nations based on the outcomes of this war, acknowledging the commendable stances of those who supported and assisted Sudan. He asserted, “There will be no truce with the enemies of the Sudanese people, and anyone who supports or aids us is a friend for the future.”
Al-Burhan reassured the people that this war will continue until its conclusion, stating that the militia will be eradicated and will have no future opportunities, nor will their backers.
On Russia’s supportive stance towards Sudan, the Sovereignty Council Chairman addressed skeptics, saying Sudan had not agreed to any decision that undermines its sovereignty or fails to meet the people’s demands. He clarified that the claims of famine, displacement, and killings are misleading, as these outcomes were caused by rebel attacks and support from certain countries for these groups. He noted that the international decision lacked provisions obliging rebels to evacuate citizens’ homes to allow them to return to their normal lives and failed to condemn the rebels for causing the crisis.
Al-Burhan reiterated Sudan’s rejection of foreign interventions that impose solutions on the country. He emphasized that the resolution to this conspiracy lies within Sudan, adding that the final solution is to eliminate the rebellion because its existence means the crisis will persist in the future.
He stressed that Sudan will not enter negotiations or cease fire unless the rebel militias fully withdraw from the areas they occupied. Ceasefire, he added, is contingent upon lifting the siege on cities, reopening roads, and the complete withdrawal from desecrated villages and towns.
Al-Burhan commended the fighters of the armed forces, regular forces, joint forces, and popular resistance for their bravery and courage in battles across Al-Fashir, Babanoosa, and various fronts.
He directed a message to political forces, urging them to unite behind national causes. He emphasized that the conference must be supported by national and political forces, rejecting the recent actions of the National Congress Party over the past weeks. “We will not accept any political activities opposing Sudan’s unity,” he said. He dismissed claims that the fighters in the ‘Dignity Battle’ are aligned with the National Congress Party or the Islamic Movement, affirming that these fighters are engaged in the battle for the homeland, aiming to preserve its security and stability.
Al-Burhan concluded, “We do not need further conflicts or divisions.” He emphasized the importance of ceasing hostilities first and relocating rebels to agreed assembly points. Only then can life return to normal, and discussions on political matters, including completing the transitional period through a civilian government of independents agreed upon through a Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue, proceed. He affirmed that the continuation of the war precludes any political process and stressed the necessity of separating security and political tracks.
