Sudan's Army Chief Calls for Peace Amid Conflict

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of Sudan's army, expressed a willingness to support peace initiatives to end the ongoing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) at a U.N. General Assembly meeting. However, he emphasized that any negotiations must first address the RSF's occupation of territory in Sudan, rejecting participation from countries perceived to support the RSF, such as the United Arab Emirates. Burhan accused neighboring nations of providing funding and weapons to the RSF, although he did not specify which countries. The conflict, which escalated in April 2023, has led to severe humanitarian crises, with millions displaced and widespread food insecurity. Recent military actions in Khartoum have included heavy artillery and air strikes as the army attempts to reclaim territory. Burhan maintained that while humanitarian assistance is a priority, there have been issues with aid delivery, often hampered by both government and RSF actions.