Sudan's Abdel Fattah al-Burhan denied US visa for UN General Assembly

Sudan civil war UN General Assembly visa denial ceasefire proposal Abdel Fattah al-Burhan

The United States is withholding a visa for Sudanese army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, preventing him from attending the UN General Assembly in New York. Diplomatic sources indicate the denial is linked to Khartoum's refusal to accept a 90-day ceasefire proposal put forward by US Senior Adviser Massad Boulos.

Sudanese officials have rejected the truce, arguing that a pause in fighting would allow the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to regroup and launch new attacks. The Sudanese government has appealed to the United Nations for intervention, citing potential violations of the UN Headquarters Agreement.

In light of the visa impasse, Prime Minister Kamil Idris or Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salem is expected to lead the Sudanese delegation to the assembly instead of Burhan. The UN Secretary-General has expressed deep concern over the situation, which complicates international efforts to mediate the ongoing civil war.

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Abdel Fattah al-Burhan · Massad Boulos · Rapid Support Forces · Sudanese Armed Forces · United Nations · United States

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[● 3 SOURCES] Sudan’s UN ambassador appealed to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to intervene regarding the visa issue. www.al-monitor.com · s.alwakeelnews.com · www.elbalad.news
[● 4 SOURCES] The United States is withholding a visa for Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. thesudantimes.com · africa.businessinsider.com · www.al-monitor.com · s.alwakeelnews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Sudanese government claims the withholding of the visa violates international law and the UN Convention. www.al-monitor.com · s.alwakeelnews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Prime Minister Kamil Idris is expected to lead the Sudanese delegation to the UN General Assembly instead of Burhan. thesudantimes.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The issuance of Burhan’s visa is reportedly linked to his acceptance of a 90-day ceasefire proposal. thesudantimes.com · africa.businessinsider.com · www.al-monitor.com · s.alwakeelnews.com · www.elbalad.news
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Sudanese army has resisted the US ceasefire plan, specifically regarding the withdrawal of the Rapid Support Forces. africa.businessinsider.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The proposed 90-day ceasefire was put forward by US Senior Adviser for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos. thesudantimes.com · africa.businessinsider.com · www.al-monitor.com · s.alwakeelnews.com · www.elbalad.news
[○ 1 SOURCE] The US State Department stated that neither the Sudanese Armed Forces nor the Rapid Support Forces represent legitimate, constitutional governance. www.al-monitor.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Prime Minister Kamil Idris or Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salem is expected to lead the Sudanese delegation to the UN instead of Burhan. thesudantimes.com · africa.businessinsider.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The US government reportedly made the issuance of a visa conditional on General al-Burhan accepting a three-month truce. www.businessdaily.gr · www.in.gr · www.reader.gr · www.ertnews.gr · s.alwakeelnews.com · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The United States is withholding a visa for Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ahead of his planned appearance at the UN General Assembly www.businessdaily.gr · www.in.gr · www.reader.gr · www.ertnews.gr · s.alwakeelnews.com · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Khartoum rejected the truce proposal, arguing it would allow the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to regroup and launch new attacks. www.businessdaily.gr · www.in.gr · www.reader.gr · www.ertnews.gr · africa.businessinsider.com