Burhan Says He Wrote to Trump as Sudan Truce Efforts Continue

Sudanese army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said Thursday that he had written to US President Donald Trump, restating his commitment to bringing the war in Sudan to an end.

Burhan’s reported communication comes as Washington and its partners pursue diplomatic efforts aimed at stopping the conflict. The United States has proposed a 90-day truce through a Quad mechanism involving Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt.

The Sudanese army has opposed the proposed truce. The available information does not provide the contents of Burhan’s letter, the date it was sent or any response from Trump or the US government.

Regional mediation efforts

The Quad mechanism is intended to help end the conflict in Sudan. The initiative brings together the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt.

Massad Boulos met with Burhan in early October through Egyptian mediation. No outcome from that meeting has been provided.

The diplomatic developments follow a decision by the United States to refuse Burhan a visa to attend United Nations General Assembly meetings in September. The reasons given by Washington for the refusal have not been provided.

Conflict enters its fourth year

Sudan descended into chaos in April 2023, when a power struggle between the military and the Rapid Support Forces escalated into open fighting in Khartoum and other parts of the country.

The war has now entered its fourth year and has been overshadowed over the past year by conflicts in the Middle East. Despite the competing positions over the proposed truce, Burhan has publicly restated his commitment to ending the war.