Al-Burhan promised immunity to participants in the national dialogue in Sudan
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council and commander of the army, announced temporary immunity as well as legal, political, and security guarantees for participants in the national dialogue. The process is to be led by an independent national mechanism, according to Al Jazeera English.
During events marking the 72nd anniversary of the Sudanese Armed Forces, al-Burhan said that criminal proceedings against dialogue participants facing charges would be temporarily suspended for the duration of their participation in the process. He said this would not constitute a pardon and would not affect the rights of those who have filed complaints against these individuals.
He also promised legal protection for the positions and opinions expressed during the dialogue sessions. Such statements, al-Burhan said, will not be used as grounds for legal prosecution. He emphasized that the dialogue must be an open process in the public sphere, where society can express opinions and offer criticism without fear or restrictions.
The commander stated that the initiative was proposed independently by a group of Sudanese figures who are to lead the dialogue. The state, he said, will not organize the process or determine its agenda or outcomes. Al Jazeera sources reported that the national mechanism may hold a press conference in the coming days to present its vision and plans for the political process.
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Speaking about the war, al-Burhan stated that the army is ready to join any serious peace initiative, but rejected a “partial peace,” which, in his view, would restore power to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemeti, and their supporters. He listed the conditions for embarking on a path to peace as the withdrawal of RSF fighters from cities, their concentration in designated areas, and the return of displaced persons and refugees to their homes.
After that, according to al-Burhan, discussions could begin on the status of RSF fighters and the possible integration into the regular forces of those who have not committed crimes. Separately, he reported on negotiations with national forces that have supported the state and its institutions regarding their representation in the legislative council, the establishment of which is currently under discussion.
Meanwhile, a delegation from the African Union’s Peace and Security Council is expected to arrive in Khartoum for a three-day visit. According to the Sudanese news agency Al-Muhaqiq, the delegation includes representatives from 15 member states of the council. They are scheduled to hold meetings with al-Burhan, Prime Minister Kamil Idris, political groups, and civil society organizations.
