The Independent: Sudan’s top general makes first video address since conflict as death toll passes 400
Sudan's top general has appeared on TV for the first time since the eruption of a deadly power struggle, promising a transition to civilian rule as the US and others made plans to evacuate diplomats and civilians from the deepening violence.
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan spoke in a video message released to mark the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday as gunfire continued to rip through the capital Khartoum. “We are confident that we will overcome this ordeal... allowing us to be entrusted with the safe transition to civilian rule,” he said.
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Update #1: Sudan’s top general says military committed to civilian rule (AP)
Update #2: Army chief Burhan calls for de-escalation, dialogue (Arab News)
WNU Editor: The war shows no signs of slowing down .... Sudan battles rage as conflict enters second week (Al Jazeera).
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Well, he seems a serious person. Rumor has it that this is another US State Dpt fiasco.
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