The United Arab Emirates lambasted Sudan’s army chief on Monday for rejecting a US truce proposal, after he accused Washington of parroting the UAE’s talking points.
“Once more, General Burhan refuses peace overtures. In his rejection of the US Peace Plan for Sudan, and his repeated refusal to accept a ceasefire, he demonstrates consistently obstructive behaviour. This must be called out,” said Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, the UAE minister of state for international cooperation.
The UAE has been widely accused of arming the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, who are at war with the army-backed government. The UAE denies the accusations.
The comments came a day after Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said the latest truce proposal sent by US envoy Massad Boulos on behalf of a group of mediators was the “worst yet”, adding that it was unacceptable to his government.
In a video address released by his office, he said the Quad, which in addition to the US includes Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE, was “biased” as long as Abu Dhabi was a member.
He also accused Boulos of parroting talking points from Abu Dhabi.
Since war broke out between Burhan’s forces and his former ally Mohamed Hamdan Daglo’s RSF in April 2023, mediation efforts have failed to bring about a ceasefire, with both sides vying for a decisive military victory.
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