Sudan Army Chief Expresses Openness to Peace Amid Continued Fighting
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of Sudan's Sovereignty Council, stated on August 15 that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) remain open to genuine initiatives for peace. However, he explicitly rejected any return to power for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The statement comes as the conflict continues to escalate, with both sides seeking foreign support and the humanitarian situation reaching critical levels across the country.
Date: August 15, 2026
Location: Khartoum, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Anadolu Agency