Sudan’s army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has ruled out negotiations with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, saying the military will continue fighting to recover territory held by the group.
According to Sudan Tribune, al-Burhan made the remarks on Tuesday, 6 October, during a public gathering in Amri, Northern State. He said the army would pursue its campaign across Darfur, Kordofan, and Blue Nile.
His comments reaffirmed a military approach to the conflict. They did not announce a ceasefire agreement or establish that the army had recovered additional territory.
Army chief reiterates military approach
Radio Tamazuj reported that al-Burhan attended the opening of Al-Karama Secondary School in the New Amri area of Merowe locality.
He told the gathering that the armed forces would continue seeking military victory until they had regained control of the country.
Al-Burhan also said decisions concerning war, peace, and negotiations belonged to state institutions, including the Security and Defence Council, rather than individual leaders, Sudan Tribune reported.
Anadolu’s account said the army-led authorities continued to demand conditions including the RSF’s withdrawal from cities and public institutions, the surrender of weapons and accountability for alleged violations. These remain their stated conditions, rather than an agreement accepted by both sides.
Civilian deaths reported in West Kordofan
Separately, the Dar Hamar Emergency Committee accused RSF fighters of attacking Abu Ajal village, southeast of En Nahud, in West Kordofan.
In a report published by Anadolu, the local relief group said more than 10 civilians had been killed.
The death toll and responsibility for the attack remain attributed to the committee. The material reviewed did not provide independent confirmation of the figure or an RSF response to the allegation.
Thousands displaced over three days
In Blue Nile state, an estimated 5,525 people from 1,105 households fled villages in Wad al-Mahi locality over three days, according to Anadolu’s report citing the International Organization for Migration.
The total comprised movements recorded on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The latest group included an estimated 1,770 people who left on Monday and moved towards Al-Rosaires locality.
The figures describe displacement amid deteriorating security. They should not be presented as 5,525 people fleeing in a single day.
Diplomatic efforts continue
Al-Burhan’s remarks followed a meeting with US adviser Massad Boulos in Egypt over the weekend.
The Associated Press reported that Boulos met him on Saturday at a luncheon hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi. Washington and other mediators are seeking a humanitarian truce and a route towards a civilian-led government.
The war began in April 2023 and has displaced millions. Repeated mediation efforts have failed to secure a lasting end to the fighting.
Trivane View
Al-Burhan’s rejection of negotiations leaves a difficult gap between diplomatic engagement and the army’s public position. A meeting with an international envoy does not, itself, mean agreement on a truce.
For civilians, the immediate priorities remain protection, safe movement, and access to assistance. Claims of future military victory should be assessed against verified developments and their consequences for people living in contested areas.
