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General Abdel-Fattah Burhan, the chief commander of Sudan’s military, narrowly escaped harm from a drone strike that killed five people during an army ceremony in Gebeit, eastern Sudan. The attack was confirmed by military spokesperson Hassan Ibrahim on Wednesday.
The drone strike occurred as General Burhan attended the event, underscoring the escalating violence in Sudan’s protracted civil conflict. Despite the attack, Burhan emerged unscathed, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by key figures in the conflict-ridden nation.
Sudan has been embroiled in civil unrest for over a year, with intense fighting between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group that once operated under the Sudanese government. The conflict originated from a rift between Burhan and RSF leader Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti.
The violence has led to a humanitarian crisis, with millions of civilians displaced and tens of thousands reported dead. The army has largely relocated its operations to its Red Sea base due to the severe fighting in the capital, Khartoum.
The timing of the drone attack is significant, as it comes just before scheduled peace talks in Switzerland. RSF leader Hemedti has announced his participation in the talks, which are set to be mediated by the US and Saudi Arabia. These discussions are anticipated to be a crucial step toward achieving peace and stability in Sudan, aiming to establish a new state based on justice, equality, and federal rule.
The assassination attempt on Burhan highlights the volatility of the situation in Sudan and the challenges facing efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict. The upcoming peace talks in Switzerland will be closely watched as a potential turning point in the quest for resolution and stability in the region.
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