[SUDANTRIBUNE] Speaking from Egypt, the leader of the Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, reiterated his dedication to the principles of democratic transition and the orderly transfer of authority to civilian hands. He also vehemently dismissed any notion of the military attempting to return power to the Islamists in Sudan.In a span of less than a week since departing from Khartoum, al-Burhan embarked on a journey to the Mediterranean city of El Alamein in Egypt on Tuesday, where he engaged in discussions with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
The official spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency revealed that the meeting centred on assessing the situation within Sudan and delved into endeavours aimed at resolving the Sudanese crisis, all with the intention of safeguarding the illusory sovereignty, unity, and cohesion of the Sudanese state.
Following the meeting, al-Burhan, in a series of press statements, expressed his motive for visiting Egypt. He aimed to rectify misconceptions about the army’s stance and to update the Egyptian leadership on the prevailing situation and the most recent developments.
"We implore the global powers to perceive this conflict with accuracy and impartiality," he underscored.
Al-Burhan pointed the finger at the leadership of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for pursuing this conflict to seize power, stressing their willingness to commit grave atrocities in pursuit of this objective. He alluded to incidents of violence, looting, and the confiscation of civilian properties.
He then emphatically stated that the military harbored no ambitions to usurp power and govern the nation or to reinstate the Islamists to authority.
"We within the military are steadfast in our commitment to establish an authentic transitional phase, paving the way for the Sudanese people to shape their governance through open and equitable elections, allowing them to select their preferred leaders."
"Similarly, baseless allegations have arisen, suggesting that the armed forces have evolved into enablers for past regimes and Islamist or bully boy factions. This issue has now transformed into a scarecrow wielded by those aspiring to manipulate the Sudanese populace.