Egypt reaffirms support for Sudan as civil war ravages nation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pledged unwavering support for Sudan’s military during a meeting with Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
Al-Sisi urged for “a ceasefire and an end to the bloodshed among Sudanese brothers,” according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency.
Since April of last year, Sudan has been gripped by a civil war between Burhan’s military forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. While Cairo has denied RSF claims of Egyptian airstrikes against them, al-Sisi and al-Burhan remain close allies.
Al-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s commitment to helping Sudan through its crisis, expressing support across “all levels.”
On his part, Al-Burhan praised Egypt’s role in promoting de-escalation and its dedication to Sudan’s unity and stability. Speaking at the World Urban Forum in Cairo, Burhan accused the RSF of waging a war aimed at dismantling Sudan’s heritage, infrastructure, and national identity.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in severe humanitarian consequences, with tens of thousands killed, and over 11 million displaced, including 3.1 million who have fled to neighboring countries, according to the United Nations. Both the Sudanese army and RSF face accusations of atrocities, including attacks on civilians, indiscriminate shelling, and blocking aid deliveries.
