Sudan05 November, 20253 min read
Sudanese Army Rejects US Ceasefire and Vows to Crush Rapid Support Forces
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Sudanese Armed Forces reject U.S. ceasefire proposal and vow to defeat Rapid Support Forces. Attack on funeral in El-Obeid kills 40 amid RSF preparations to capture the city.
5 outlets told this the same way.
Sudan Conflict and Ceasefire Efforts
Sudan’s army leadership has publicly doubled down on defeating the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as fighting continues despite US-led ceasefire efforts. Al-Jazeera Net reports that Sovereignty Council chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan reaffirmed the Sudanese army's commitment to securing the country's borders and defeating the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which he described as a rebellious militia. He also condemned what he called a campaign by foreign aggressors against Sudan.
“Sudanese Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan reaffirmed the Sudanese army's commitment to securing the country's borders and defeating the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which he described as a rebellious militia.”
The Mountaineer and The Sun Malaysia both note that combat persists despite US-led or US-brokered ceasefire efforts, alongside the killing of at least 40 people at a funeral in El-Obeid. Al Jazeera situates these developments within the broader civil war that has raged since April 15, 2023. While none of these sources quote the army explicitly rejecting a US ceasefire proposal, the combination of continued hostilities and Burhan’s vow to defeat the RSF points to an effective refusal to pause the war.
RSF Advances in Sudan Conflict
On the ground, the RSF has seized key territory, including El-Fasher—the last army stronghold in Darfur. The RSF is preparing an offensive into Kordofan, while the army retains control of the country’s north and east. The Mountaineer reports that the RSF is preparing an offensive in Kordofan after capturing El-Fasher and now controls all Darfur state capitals.
The Sun Malaysia echoes this, noting that the army controls the northern, eastern, and central regions. Al-Jazeera Net and Al Jazeera both report the fall of El-Fasher. Al Jazeera specifies that the RSF captured the city on October 26 after an 18-month siege, displacing over 81,800 people.
Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan
The humanitarian toll in Sudan is staggering. Al Jazeera reports that 14 million people—over a quarter of Sudan’s population—have been displaced. This includes 9.58 million internally displaced persons and 4.34 million refugees.
“In total, 14 million people—over a quarter of Sudan’s 51 million population—have been displaced, with 70% Sudanese and 30% non-Sudanese.”
More than half of the displaced are children. Al Jazeera links the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to possible genocidal acts in Darfur. Al-Jazeera Net, citing Amnesty International, calls it the world's largest humanitarian emergency.
It reports tens of thousands killed, over 12 million displaced, and more than 14 million children in urgent need of aid. The Mountaineer details widespread atrocities, including mass sexual violence by RSF fighters. The Sun Malaysia notes the International Criminal Court’s serious concerns over potential war crimes by both sides.
RSF Attacks and Humanitarian Impact
Documented incidents have intensified alarm. Both The Mountaineer and The Sun Malaysia report that at least 40 civilians were killed in an attack on a funeral in El-Obeid. The South China Morning Post provides satellite evidence of mass graves being excavated near a hospital and mosque in El-Fasher following the RSF takeover.
It cautions that body counts are difficult to estimate because burials are layered. Al Jazeera highlights that the RSF’s capture of El-Fasher ended an 18-month siege and displaced over 81,800 people. Survivors and aid groups report that the RSF committed mass executions, torture, rape, sexual abuse, and kidnappings for ransom.
Foreign Involvement and Conflict Impact
Externally, narratives diverge around foreign roles and ceasefire diplomacy. The Mountaineer reports that the UN accuses the UAE of arming the RSF, while also stating the army receives support from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Iran. Despite US-led ceasefire efforts, fighting continues.
“The UN accuses the UAE of arming the RSF, while the army receives support from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Iran.”
Al-Jazeera Net quotes Burhan condemning a campaign by foreign aggressors. The Sun Malaysia reiterates that despite US efforts to broker a ceasefire, fighting persists. Al Jazeera frames the consequences of the RSF’s military gains, like the October 26 fall of el-Fasher, in humanitarian terms rather than diplomatic ones, emphasizing displacement and siege conditions.
