Title: General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane on diplomatic mission to resolve the crisis in Sudan
Introduction :
In a context of war that has been raging in Sudan for several months, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane, de facto leader of the country, surprises by making diplomatic trips to Egypt and South Sudan. These trips, embellished with meetings with heads of state and regional leaders, suggest a desire to find a negotiated solution to the crisis between his troops and the paramilitaries of the Rapid Support Forces (FSR). Let us analyze these trips and their impact on the political and diplomatic terrain.
Seeking a diplomatic solution:
Despite his warmongering speeches and his speech of rallying to war in front of his troops, General al-Burhane made strategic trips to Egypt and South Sudan. These trips show a willingness to seek a political solution to end the conflict. In Egypt, he was received by President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, his main international ally. Egypt, which has offered its good offices since the start of the conflict, is participating in the creation of a regional mediation group. General al-Burhane then continued his diplomatic mission to South Sudan, a country that has played a mediating role in the past.
Strengthening of political and diplomatic authority:
These trips have allowed General al-Burhane to consolidate his authority as president of the Sovereignty Council, the highest Sudanese authority since the putsch of 2021. Despite the siege of his headquarters by the FSR, he shows that he is actively involved in the search for a political solution. These political and diplomatic actions could be strong signals sent to the international community, thus strengthening its position as a negotiator.
The key role of South Sudan:
General al-Burhane’s trip to South Sudan is of particular significance. Due to the shared history between the two countries, South Sudan is considered to be knowledgeable about the complexities of the Sudanese crisis. In addition, South Sudan has already played a mediating role in the past and supported the negotiations that led to a peace agreement in 2020. General al-Burhane could therefore find an attentive ear and effective mediation with the President Salva Kiir.
Prospects for a diplomatic outcome:
General al-Burhane’s forthcoming trip to New York, where he will take part in the annual UN General Assembly, could represent a decisive turning point in the resolution of the crisis. Scheduled meetings with the UN Secretary General and other world leaders could unlock some humanitarian and political issues. It is essential that General al-Burhane demonstrate sincere intentions to end the war, as each passing day brings more suffering and loss of life.
Conclusion :
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane’s recent diplomatic trips to Egypt and South Sudan suggest a desire to find a political solution to the crisis in Sudan. These actions reinforce his political authority and show an openness to negotiation despite his warlike speeches. The support of influential countries and institutions, as well as its participation in the United Nations General Assembly, could pave the way for a diplomatic resolution of the situation, ending the violence and paving the way for peace and reconstruction of sudan