Sudan’s Burhan reaffirms rejection of RSF talks, vows to continue war
April 29, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – Sudan’s army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Wednesday reiterated his refusal to negotiate with the “rebel militia,” vowing to continue military operations until the country is fully cleared.
The war in Sudan has continued since April 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), leading to a deterioration of humanitarian and security conditions across several regions as regional and international efforts for a political settlement remain stalled.
Addressing a ceremony honouring former chiefs of staff and senior officers, Burhan saluted members of the armed forces and supporting fighters in the “Battle of Dignity,” emphasizing that the military would fight on until its objectives are met.
He stated that there would be no negotiation with the rebels or those who support them, adding that the armed forces are committed to fulfilling the Sudanese people’s expectations and ending what he described as a “nightmare.”
Burhan praised the previous leadership for their roles during complex wartime conditions, particularly under siege and shelling, noting that the military’s path is marked by the sacrifices and blood of the Sudanese people.
Yasser al-Atta, a member of the Sovereignty Council and Chief of Staff, said the honoured leaders were symbols of heroism and played pivotal roles in military victories across various fronts. He pledged to continue operations until “complete victory” is achieved, reaching areas including Um Dafuq and Blue Nile.
The ceremony honoured several former military leaders, including former Chief of Staff Mohamed Osman al-Hussein, along with Magdi Ibrahim Osman, Khalid Abdeen Mohamed Ahmed al-Shami, and former Air Defence Commander Omar Sir al-Khatim.
In a separate development, Burhan chaired a periodic meeting of the Security and Defence Council, the country’s highest authority, which includes members of the Sovereignty Council, the Prime Minister, and the ministers of defence, foreign affairs, and justice.
Defence Minister Lieutenant General Hassan Daoud Kabroun said in a press statement that the council reviewed preparations and equipment necessary to confront rebels and mercenaries.
He added that the council assessed the country’s security and military situation and took all necessary measures to maintain national sovereignty and the safety of its citizens and territory.
The conflict, which was previously concentrated in Khartoum and central Sudan, has shifted toward the Greater Kordofan region and parts of Blue Nile, a front that opened earlier this year.
The army and its allies, operating from North Kordofan, are attempting to push westward into the region as a precursor to reaching Darfur, most of which is currently under RSF control.