Al-Burhan offers temporary immunity for dialogue participants, rejects Hemedti's return

Speaking at celebrations for the Sudanese Armed Forces’ 72nd anniversary, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan pledged that anyone taking part in a forthcoming national dialogue will enjoy temporary legal, political and security guarantees, including a suspension of ongoing criminal proceedings. He clarified that this measure is not a pardon and that any complaints filed will remain valid. The dialogue will be managed by an independent national mechanism, with the state abstaining from setting its agenda or outcomes, and participants’ remarks will be protected from prosecution.

Al-Burhan also stated the army will only join peace initiatives that force the Rapid Support Forces, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, to leave urban areas and will not accept a settlement that restores Hemedti’s influence. He outlined a phased approach: RSF withdrawal, return of displaced persons, then discussions on integrating non-criminal RSF fighters. Meanwhile, a three-day African Union Peace and Security Council mission, headed by Algeria’s representative, will meet al-Burhan, Prime Minister Kamil Idris, political parties and NGOs in Khartoum.