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Sudan’s Burhan Rejects U.S. Ceasefire, Cites Bias

11/24/2025

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Sudan's top general Abdel-Fattah Burhan rejected a U.S.-led ceasefire proposal, calling it "the worst yet."
He accused mediators of bias and said the plan would undermine the Armed Forces unless the RSF withdrew from civilian areas.
Burhan flagged concerns about U.S. adviser Massad Boulos, suggesting he could hinder peace efforts.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a mediation group member, faced accusations of backing the RSF, which it denied.

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Sudan's top general Abdel-Fattah Burhan rejected a U.S.-led ceasefire proposal, calling it "the worst yet."
He accused mediators of bias and said the plan would undermine the Armed Forces unless the RSF withdrew from civilian areas.
Burhan flagged concerns about U.S. adviser Massad Boulos, suggesting he could hinder peace efforts.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a mediation group member, faced accusations of backing the RSF, which it denied.