Sudan’s Burhan pushes for inclusive national talks as early as August
Sudanese leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is initiating national consultations to prepare for an inclusive political dialogue. The process aims to build consensus for the country's transitional phase, though it explicitly excludes the National Congress Party and RSF-affiliated groups.
Why it matters
This dialogue is a critical attempt to stabilize Sudan amidst ongoing conflict and political fragmentation.
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Sudanese political sources revealed to Asharq that Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has held political and societal consultations as part of ongoing preparations to launch the upcoming Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue.</p>
The sources said the consultations focused on ways to create a conducive atmosphere for dialogue in Sudan, confidence-building measures, and proposed agenda items, as well as exploring options to broaden participation and achieve a national consensus for the upcoming phase.</p>
They noted that al-Burhan held a series of separate meetings with political leaders and factions to emphasize the importance of advancing toward a comprehensive Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue that addresses current national challenges and yields agreements to enhance stability and support the transitional track.</p>
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