Blocking Al Burhan from UNGA part of growing US efforts to stop Sudan war, says Massad Boulos
The US is hardening its position towards Sudan’s warring parties to end the war, using a growing pressure toolkit that includes sanctions, efforts to expand the arms embargo and other measures, US envoy Massad Boulos told The National . One of those measures was Washington’s decision not to grant Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) chief Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan a visa to attend the UN General…
US envoy Massad Boulos emphasized that blocking Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan from attending the UN General Assembly in person is part of the United States' broader strategy to halt the conflict in Sudan. Gen Al Burhan, the head of Sudan's Armed Forces, faced accusations of war crimes and US sanctions for the use of chemical weapons during the civil war.
Despite these concerns, the US remains engaged with both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to find a peaceful resolution. The US supports a civilian track, led by the Quintet (African Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development, Arab League, EU, and UN), to bring together Sudanese civilian groups.
The US envoy also highlighted the need for Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue and inclusion in finding a solution, as the warring parties with military capabilities have rejected the process. Washington is pushing to expand the arms embargo, as the current resolution is deemed outdated and disconnected from the conflict's realities due to advancements in warfare, such as the use of drones.
Additionally, the US is addressing the role of gold in fueling the conflict, working with partners like the UK, EU, and Turkey to unify institutions in Libya and support a two-year transition period towards a civilian-led government.
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