US Conditions Sudanese Leader's UN Visa on Ceasefire Agreement, Sources Say
Washington has delayed the UN visa for Sudanese army commander Burhan, linking approval to his acceptance of a US-backed ceasefire plan.
The United States has suspended the visa required for Sudanese army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to attend United Nations meetings, conditioning it on the Khartoum administration's acceptance of a disputed ceasefire proposal.
Visa Crisis and Ceasefire Plan
The United States is withholding the visa process for Sudanese army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ahead of his planned United Nations visit. According to sources, this move is directly linked to the US-backed 90-day ceasefire proposal, which the Khartoum administration has kept at a distance until now.
Sudan's Call for UN Intervention
The disagreement risks escalating tensions between Washington and the Sudanese military at a critical juncture in the civil war. Sudan's UN ambassador appealed to the secretary-general, arguing that preventing Burhan from participating violates member state obligations.
Diplomatic Representation and Changes
A senior Sudanese source stated that Burhan has postponed his New York trip but has not yet received official notification that the visa has been denied. It was announced that Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salem will address the gathering, representing Sudan at the United Nations.
Statements by the UN and US
United Nations spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric expressed deep concern that a visa has not yet been granted to the transitional council chairman. Meanwhile, US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that the parties do not constitute a legitimate and constitutional government.