Sudan’s Burhan receives support charter from Ansar sect

January 22, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – Sudan’s army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, received a charter from the Ansar religious sect on Thursday, pledging support for the armed forces in the country’s “War of Dignity,” a statement said.

The Ansar, the religious arm of the National Umma Party, affirmed its commitment to stand with the military in the civil war during a meeting with a delegation led by Ahmed al-Mahdi at Burhan’s office.

Al-Mahdi said he had returned to Sudan after a prolonged absence due to the conflict to congratulate the military on recent victories and its role in helping citizens return home after the expulsion of rebel forces.

He said Sudan remained resilient against conspiracies threatening its security and stability, and reaffirmed the sect’s support for the armed forces to preserve national sovereignty and unity.