Burhan Rejects US Peace Proposal, Accuses Envoy of Bias Toward UAE and RSF

Sudan’s army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has dismissed a new U.S. proposal delivered by White House adviser Massad Boulos, describing it as the most detrimental plan presented so far.
Addressing senior military officials in Khartoum on Sunday, November 23, Burhan argued that the proposal sought to dismantle Sudan’s official security institutions while allowing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to retain their influence.
He warned that such an approach undermined neutrality in the mediation process and accused the U.S. envoy of levelling unfounded accusations against the Sudanese state, including blocking aid and deploying chemical weapons. Burhan reiterated that the Sudanese army would not accept any settlement that preserved the RSF’s role, insisting instead on the government’s previously proposed roadmap.
The Army chief further questioned the credibility of the Quad mediation group—comprising the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates—arguing that the UAE should not participate due to its alleged support for the RSF. He criticised Boulos for echoing RSF narratives and dismissed claims of Islamist dominance within the military as politically motivated scare tactics. Framing the conflict as an existential struggle, Burhan vowed to reclaim areas in Darfur and Kordofan, portraying the war as a fight for Sudan’s dignity and survival. He urged tribal leaders aligned with the RSF to withdraw their youth from the conflict, warning of continued devastation if the militia’s campaign persists.