Kamikaze Drone Attack Targets Sudanese General at Military Ceremony

Eastern Sudan – A brazen kamikaze drone attack targeted a crowd of dignitaries at a military base in eastern Sudan on Wednesday, in what the Sudanese Army claims was an assassination attempt on General Abdul Fattah al-Burhan. The general escaped unharmed, but the attack at the graduation ceremony in Jaat resulted in several deaths and injuries.

In the aftermath, a defiant al-Burhan, cheered on by his officers, blamed the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for the attack.

“We have to put an end to those rebels who terrorize Sudan everywhere,” al-Burhan declared. “We salute you, and through you, we send our message to our people everywhere that we will not retreat, we will not surrender, and we will not negotiate with any party, no matter who it is.”

This statement marks a reversal from al-Burhan’s earlier commitment to participate in ceasefire negotiations in Switzerland later this month. The RSF had also agreed to join the discussions hosted by the US and Saudi Arabia but has denied responsibility for the drone strike. With tensions escalating, the prospects for these peace talks are now uncertain.

The uncompromising message from al-Burhan comes amid intensified fighting, with government forces losing control of several important cities. The capital of Northern Darfur, Al-Fashir, is currently under siege by the paramilitary group.

“The country is going through a major situation, and you are seeing its repercussions now,” a government spokesperson stated. “It is a situation which requires all of us to unite, to be strong, and to carry our guns because there is no solution for this country except with a gun.”

The conflict between the Sudanese Army and the RSF has been ongoing for nearly 16 months, resulting in thousands of deaths and a humanitarian crisis that the United Nations describes as one of the world’s worst.

As Sudan faces this critical juncture, the international community watches closely, with hopes that a resolution can be achieved to bring peace and stability to the region.