Conflict & Security
Sudan's al-Burhan rejects talks, vows to retake all territory from RSF
October 7, 2026 at 04:10 AM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 3 hours
Sudan's military chief rejected negotiations with warring parties and vowed the army will fight until it seizes all territory held by the Rapid Support Forces.
- Al-Burhan, addressing a gathering in Merowe, said the military option will continue until the RSF is removed from Sudan.
- Al-Burhan said the decision on war, peace, and negotiation rests with state institutions, not any individual, including himself.
- Ten civilians were killed in an RSF attack in West Kordofan, according to a local charity group.
- More than 5,500 people were displaced in Blue Nile over three days, the International Organization for Migration said.