The Sudanese army chief is scheduled to deliver a speech at the United Nations General Assembly
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the Sudanese army chief embroiled in a prolonged conflict with paramilitaries, is en route to New York to address the UN General Assembly, according to his office.
Burhan, who has been the de facto leader of Sudan since a coup in 2021, will lead the Sudanese delegation during the annual session, as announced by the Sovereignty Council, which he presides over.
The army chief's recent flurry of international visits follows his relocation to Port Sudan last month from the army headquarters in Khartoum, where he had been besieged since clashes erupted with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by his former deputy, General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, on April 15.
Analysts have suggested that his diplomatic efforts are aimed at bolstering his legitimacy in anticipation of potential negotiations to resolve the ongoing conflict.
Burhan has previously undertaken trips to Egypt, South Sudan, Qatar, Eritrea, Turkey, and Uganda.
During his visit to the United Nations, Burhan plans to deliver an address at the UN General Assembly and participate in "high-level meetings" on the sidelines, as stated in the announcement.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in a death toll of at least 7,500 people, as reported by the NGO Acled. Additionally, the United Nations has indicated that more than five million individuals have been displaced from their homes due to the crisis.
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