Also known as: General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan · General Burhan · Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan · Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan · Burhan · Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan · army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan — leader of Sudan's military forces engaged in war with paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since April 2023.
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The Standard
… Since April 2023, Sudan has been ravaged by war between the Sudanese military, led by its chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, commanded by Burhan's former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. …
Paramilitary launches drones, ground attacks across SudanThe Standard
… Since April 2023, Sudan has been ravaged by a war between the Sudanese military, led by its chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, commanded by Burhan's former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. …
Paramilitaries launch drones, ground attacks across SudanThe Standard
… Since April 2023, Sudan has been ravaged by war between its regular military, led by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, commanded by Burhan's former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. …
Paramilitary force launches drone attacks across SudanCitizen Digital
… ow._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The sanctions add to the political and economic pressure on the authority led by army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan …
U.S sanctions open new front of pressure on Sudan’s army amid growing concerns for civiliansThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterThe war in Sudan began in April 2023 following a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanded by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly known as Hemedti. …
Kenya calls for global push to end Sudan conflictCapital News
… Sudanese army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Dagalo jointly led the 2021 military coup that derailed Sudan’s transition to civilian rule before disagreements over plans to integrate the RSF into the regular army triggered a fallout that eventually escalated into war. …
Sudan Court Sentences RSF Leader Hemedti to Death in Absentia Over Darfur CrimesCitizen Digital
… Sudanese army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Daglo had jointly led the 2021 coup that derailed Sudan's transition to civilian rule, before falling out over plans to integrate the RSF into the regular army, a dispute that eventually led to war. …
Sudan court sentences RSF leader Hemedti to deathThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSudan Sovereignty Council Chairman Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. …
Irish website reports alleged Sudan transition proposalThe Standard
… e to weaken Islamist factions within the Sudanese army and push authorities in Port Sudan towards concessions that could pave the way for a broader political settlement.It also reported that Saudi Arabia tied continued backing for Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan …
Saudi Arabia paid RSF commanders to defect, report saysThe Standard
… Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and allied militias of preventing residents from leaving the city, using civilians as human shields, shelling residential neighbourhoods and forcing civilians to participate in military operations. …
Sudan peace government accuses army of forcing El Obeid civilians to fightParamilitary Rapid Support Forces have launched drone strikes on Khartoum and ground attacks across central Sudan and the southeastern Ethiopian border, continuing the war that has ravaged the country since April 2023 between the RSF and the Sudanese military led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have launched drone strikes on Khartoum and ground attacks across central Sudan and the southeastern Ethiopian border, continuing the war that has ravaged the country since April 2023 between the RSF and the Sudanese military led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched drone attacks on Khartoum and ground offensives in central and southeastern Sudan on Thursday, with both army and RSF sources reporting ongoing battles for control of key towns. The attacks are part of the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese military and paramilitaries since April 2023.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched drone strikes on the capital Khartoum and army-controlled cities including El-Obeid, Atbara, and El-Damer on Wednesday, in what appeared to be their largest coordinated attack in months since the war began in April 2023.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The U.S. imposed additional sanctions on Sudan effective July 20, 2026, accusing the Sudanese army of using chemical weapons during the war that began in April 2023. The measures include restrictions on Sudan's access to loans, financial assistance from international institutions, and tighter export and transaction controls.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At a Nairobi forum on Sudan mediation, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for urgent international coordination to end the conflict, which has displaced nearly 14 million people since April 2023 and created what UNHCR describes as the world's largest displacement crisis.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Port Sudan court has sentenced Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and 15 others to death in absentia for war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and attacks on civilians and public facilities, including the killing of West Darfur Governor Khamis Abbakar in June 2023. UN experts estimated between 10,000 and 15,000 people, mostly from the Massalit ethnic community, were killed during violence in El Geneina.
13 July 2026 · Capital News →
A court in Sudan's army-controlled Port Sudan on Sunday sentenced paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (alias Hemedti) and 15 others to death in absentia over charges of killing a regional governor and war crimes in Darfur, marking the first conviction against RSF leadership since war broke out in April 2023.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Irish news website reported a leaked document from Sudan's Sovereignty Council Chairman outlining a proposed five-year military-led transition before general elections. The Standard could not independently verify the document or its contents, and Sudanese authorities have not commented publicly on its authenticity.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
According to Africa Intelligence, Saudi Arabia funnelled millions of dollars to two Rapid Support Forces commanders to defect to the Sudanese army as part of efforts to curb Islamist influence. The two commanders reportedly received between $800,000 and $2.5 million each, though the claims have not been independently verified.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Sudan's Peace Government has accused the Sudanese Armed Forces and allied militias of preventing residents from leaving El Obeid, using civilians as human shields, and forcing civilians to participate in military operations. The government called for international pressure to allow civilians to leave freely and for the establishment of safe humanitarian corridors.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
Dozens of artisanal gold miners were killed and wounded after airstrikes hit mining sites in eastern Sudan, with eyewitnesses and Sudanese political parties accusing Egypt of responsibility. Exact casualty figures could not be independently verified, and the identity of the aircraft involved could not be confirmed.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto dismissed accusations that Kenya favours Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, saying both the SAF and RSF emerged from the same coup that overthrew civilian government and have deepened the humanitarian crisis. He reaffirmed Kenya's position as focused on dialogue and restoring stability.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
The United Arab Emirates has dismantled a money laundering and arms network with members linked to the Sudanese army, exposing undeclared military supply networks operating in conflict zones where drones play an increasingly significant role. The case follows the arrest of an Iranian national in Los Angeles on charges of brokering a deal to sell drones and munitions to the Sudanese army in a contract reportedly exceeding $70 million.
4 May 2026 · Capital News →
The United Arab Emirates has uncovered and dismantled a money laundering and arms smuggling network whose members are linked to the Sudanese army, exposing undeclared military supply infrastructure operating in conflict zones where drones play an increasingly significant role.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →