TSC President Rules Out Compromise, Vows to Eliminate the Militia

President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, affirmed that the country is proceeding along the same path it set on April 15, the path of truth and dignity, noting strong popular support for the armed forces in an existential battle. He added that confidence in Allah remains high and that victory is certain because we stand with truth.
Speaking to worshippers after Friday prayer at Al-Sheikh Abu Gorun Mosque in East Nile locality, Al-Burhan acknowledged the hardship faced by citizens, stressing that once the rebellion is defeated, such suffering will come to an end. He stated that there are no middle or grey solutions, asserting that the only option is to eliminate the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and eradicate it from all parts of Sudan.
Al-Burhan said that anyone claiming neutrality on this issue has, in effect, abandoned the truth, referring to atrocities committed by the militia in El Obeid, including killings, starvation, and attacks on civilian infrastructure such as electricity, fuel, and water stations. He added that this is not a war against the government but a war against the Sudanese people, stressing the need for all to move forward toward ending the militia’s rebellion against the state. He further stated that those who argue the war will not end through military victory are mistaken, insisting that victory is coming and will be achieved by the armed forces. He warned that if the war does not end with a decisive victory for the army and the people, the militia would return to the scene and again harm Sudanese citizens.
TSC President also said that any talks that do not include dismantling the militia and surrendering its weapons will not be accepted, emphasizing the need to hold accountable all those who have committed crimes against the Sudanese people. He praised strong support of the Sudanese people for the armed forces in the “Battle of Dignity,” saying the strength of the military comes from the will of the people, and that armies everywhere carry a sacred status among their nations. He also criticized some Sudanese politicians calling for the dissolution of the armed forces under the pretext of reform, saying such matters are not within their mandate.
Al-Burhan added that the “crawling strategy” is ongoing and will achieve its objectives, noting that the armed forces had expelled the rebels from Al-Gezira, White Nile, and Khartoum, and would similarly force them out of Darfur and Kordofan. He paid tribute to the martyrs of Sudan and those who fell in the “Battle of Dignity,” praising their sacrifices for the dignity and honor of the Sudanese people. He also commended the role of Sufi orders in promoting the values of moderate Islam.
TSC President noted that most Sudanese belong to these peaceful and virtuous orders, which consistently call for truth and virtue, adding that Sudanese society is neither extremist nor divisive, but rather a people of harmony, compassion, and solidarity.