{"id":61467,"date":"2026-04-23T01:18:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T22:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/?p=61467"},"modified":"2026-04-23T01:18:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T22:18:27","slug":"he-visited-riyadh-and-muscat-messages-in-al-burhans-briefcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/23\/he-visited-riyadh-and-muscat-messages-in-al-burhans-briefcase\/","title":{"rendered":"He Visited Riyadh and Muscat\u2026 Messages in Al-Burhan\u2019s Briefcase"},"content":{"rendered":"

At a time when events are accelerating amid negotiations in Pakistan between the United States and Iran, the aircraft of the Chairman of the Sovereignty Council, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, landed in Riyadh to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, before heading to the Sultanate of Oman. These visits signal Khartoum\u2019s support for Riyadh and Muscat in confronting the major challenges imposed by the region\u2019s wartime conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite the severe crises Sudan is enduring due to the ongoing war, Khartoum has remained attentive to regional issues\u2014while naturally focusing on the positions of Riyadh and Muscat regarding the Sudanese question. Riyadh, in particular, has adopted a formula that enjoys broad acceptance within the Sudanese government, which is seeking solutions that accommodate its concerns and keep it away from the \u201cQuadrilateral traps,\u201d where the United Arab Emirates holds significant influence.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sudanese government has clearly declared its rejection of the UAE\u2019s involvement in the Sudan file, citing its full support for the Rapid Support Forces militia and its overt engagement in the war. This support, according to Khartoum, has gone beyond merely backing the militia\u2019s arms to direct participation in combat operations\u2014through recruiting mercenaries of various nationalities and deploying officers from its armed forces to Nyala, where some were reportedly killed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this context, Riyadh\u2019s balanced position remains important for Sudanese citizens\u2014especially as the war has devastated the economy and people\u2019s livelihoods, sweeping away many of the country\u2019s economic pillars, which now require Saudi support to recover and regain their capacity to sustain the national economy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Othman Abubakar Sayed Ahmed, Professor of International Relations and International Law, stated that Al-Burhan\u2019s visit to the region\u2014amid heightened tensions and the possibility of imminent military escalation if negotiations in Pakistan fail, or if Donald Trump does not renew the ceasefire decision\u2014carries great significance. It reflects Sudan\u2019s deep appreciation for these capitals, which have recently faced heavy bombardment and multiple threats.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He added that Al-Burhan\u2019s meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman likely addressed developments in Sudan and the Saudi role in supporting the country\u2014a role that has not ceased even during the war. Saudi Arabia has continued to support Sudanese people through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, which has been among the most effective organizations in reaching those trapped in conflict zones. Many have witnessed aid convoys delivering food supplies to war-affected populations, a sustained effort over the years.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He further noted that Saudi and Qatari humanitarian institutions have played a significant role in alleviating the hardships faced by Sudanese people. Regarding Sudan\u2019s stance on Iranian attacks on Saudi and Qatari facilities, he said it was clear and firm\u2014despite Iran having supported Sudan in its war against the militia. He described the attacks as irresponsible and illogical, stressing that such actions would only alienate Arab public opinion.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He continued: \u201cWhat is happening now in the Gulf was undoubtedly part of the discussions led by the Chairman of the Sovereignty Council\u2014alongside Sudan\u2019s position on these developments, the trajectory of the war, and the country\u2019s needs at this stage. I believe these issues were addressed during the visit. However, I do not expect detailed statements from Khartoum, Riyadh, or Muscat, given the exceptional nature of the current situation in both the Gulf and Sudan. What is clear is that all parties have realized that chaos in the region could lead to unpredictable consequences.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, political activist and analyst Mohammed Othman (Firon) pointed out that, despite the importance of the visit, it raises several questions: what messages could not be conveyed except by boarding a plane, taking significant risks, and traveling to Riyadh and Oman? He noted that these are high-risk destinations in a tense region where conflict could erupt at any moment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He added: \u201cDespite everything, Al-Burhan took on the risks, traveled to the region, and met its leaders. He did not stop in Riyadh but continued to Oman. I believe this constitutes a strong message of support and solidarity\u2014if that was indeed his intention\u2014and it is likely to have implications in the coming phase once a response is received.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

At a time when events are accelerating amid negotiations in Pakistan between the United States and Iran, the aircraft of the Chairman of the Sovereignty Council, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, landed in Riyadh to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, before heading to the Sultanate of Oman. These visits signal Khartoum\u2019s support for Riyadh …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":61455,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-61467","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61467","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61467"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61467\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61468,"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61467\/revisions\/61468"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61455"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61467"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61467"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61467"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}