Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) unit has articulated its perspective on concluding the conflict with the nation’s regular army, indicating a willingness to engage in negotiations for resolution.
Lt Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, the leader of RSF, shared an extensive statement on X (formerly Twitter) on August 27, outlining the group’s “comprehensive settlement vision to terminate the war and establish a new Sudan.”
The statement emphasized that any resolution aimed at ending the conflict should pave the way for a complete transition to civilian rule in accordance with democratic principles. It further stressed that addressing the fundamental reasons behind Sudan’s conflicts necessitates an inclusive dialogue encompassing all civil stakeholders, working towards a sustainable ceasefire.
Additionally, the statement advocated for the creation of a fresh national and professional army within Sudan.
On the same day, Sudan’s de facto president and army chief, Lt Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, visited the eastern city of Port Sudan. This visit marked Gen Burhan’s first to the city since the conflict began in mid-April. Reports from Sudanese media indicated his upcoming travel to Egypt and Saudi Arabia.