Sudan’s Sovereign Council chief and army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan outlined proposals for national dialogue during celebrations marking the 72nd anniversary of the Sudanese Armed Forces. He pledged temporary immunity and legal protections for participants, stating that criminal proceedings would be suspended while individuals engage in the dialogue process. However, al-Burhan emphasized that such measures would not constitute a pardon but rather a temporary halt to legal action, preserving the rights of those who filed complaints.
Al-Burhan characterized the proposed dialogue as an open-ended process conducted in public spaces where society could freely express opinions and criticism. He stressed that statements made during dialogue sessions would receive legal protection and could not be used as grounds for prosecution. According to al-Burhan, the dialogue initiative was independently proposed by Sudanese figures who would oversee its implementation, with the state maintaining a non-interventionist role regarding the process, agenda, or outcomes.
Regarding the conflict with the Rapid Support Forces, al-Burhan stated the military would engage with serious peace initiatives but rejected what he termed an incomplete peace that would restore RSF leadership to power. He characterized ongoing military operations as the continuation of cleansing the country of what the army describes as a terrorist militia. According to al-Burhan’s framework, peace negotiations should follow RSF withdrawal from urban centers and their relocation to designated areas, followed by the return of displaced populations.
Separately, al-Burhan indicated efforts to involve national forces that supported state institutions in completing governmental structures, including representation in a legislative council currently under discussion. An African Union Peace and Security Council delegation arrived in Khartoum for a three-day visit, marking its second mission since the conflict began. The delegation, headed by Algeria’s representative, was scheduled to meet with government officials, political groups, and civil society organizations to discuss mediation efforts and Sudan’s request to lift its suspension from African Union activities.
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