Burhan welcomes Biden’s statement as battles rage in Khartoum | News

The Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council welcomed Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan In the words of the American President Joe Biden He expressed his concern about the situation in Sudan and expressed his appreciation for US support in humanitarian efforts. Al-Burhan said in a statement that the government is determined and committed to ending the suffering of the Sudanese people.

Al-Burhan added that the government is determined to end the conflict quickly and decisively and ensure the restoration of peace and stability in the country. He stressed that the government’s goal is not simply to end the violence but to do so in a way that lays the foundation for sustainable peace that addresses the root causes of instability and promotes long-term unity and reconciliation among all Sudanese.

He pointed out that what Biden mentioned about militia attacks Rapid support Al-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State, reflects only a small part of the atrocities committed, he said.

The Chairman of the Sovereignty Council stressed that “the international community must condemn these crimes and hold accountable the countries that continue to support and enable the destructive behavior of the militias.”

He stressed that the government is open to all constructive efforts aimed at ending this devastating war, and that he looks forward to deepening these discussions with American officials during his upcoming participation in the high-level segment of the United Nations General Assembly next week.

Biden called on Tuesday on the warring parties in Sudan to resume peace negotiations and allow humanitarian aid to reach them.

Battles of Khartoum

Meanwhile, the capital is witnessing Khartoum Intensive air strikes and artillery exchange between Army And the Rapid Support Forces.

Military sources told Al Jazeera yesterday that the army bombed Rapid Support Forces gatherings in the Kafouri, Hallat Koko and Riyadh neighbourhoods east of Khartoum. The sources revealed an exchange of artillery shelling between the two sides in the cities of Khartoum Bahri and Omdurman.

Since mid-April 2023, war has erupted between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, leaving more than 20,000 dead and nearly 10 million displaced and refugees, according to the United Nations.

There are increasing international and UN calls to end this war in order to spare Sudan a humanitarian catastrophe that exposes millions to famine and death due to food shortages due to the fighting that has spread to 13 out of 18 states.

On August 14, the United States began discussions in Switzerland to expand humanitarian access and reach a ceasefire in Sudan.

The talks ended after 10 days without an agreement on a ceasefire, but the warring parties committed to ensuring safe and unhindered access for humanitarian aid through two main corridors.