Speaking to citizens and soldiers in Wad Madani, the capital of Gezira State, Al-Burhan emphasized the strength of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). He also rejected new U.S. sanctions saying his country would not be subjugated to external pressures.
"The armed forces will defeat the rebel militia," he declared, underscoring Sudan's resistance to external interference, particularly the recent measures imposed by Washington.
The U.S. sanctioned Al-Burhan on Thursday, citing the SAF's alleged involvement in deadly attacks on civilians.
This action followed similar sanctions on RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, who has been accused of atrocities, including genocide in Darfur.
Wad Madani, previously under RSF control for over a year, was recaptured by the SAF on January 11.
Al-Burhan's remarks came during his visit to the city, a significant milestone in the ongoing conflict.
Since mid-April 2023, Sudan has endured a brutal war between the SAF and the RSF, resulting in nearly 30,000 deaths and the displacement of about 15 million people, according to international organizations.
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