July 19, 2024 (KHARTOUM) – Sudanese political groups and armed movements expressed cautious optimism on Friday after a phone call between General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of Sudan’s military, and Mohammed bin Zayed, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They hope the conversation will contribute to ending the ongoing conflict in Sudan. On Thursday, the UAE’s official news agency reported that Bin Zayed received a call from al-Burhan. The discussion focused on both countries’ relationship and recent developments in Sudan. Bin Zayed reportedly pledged his nation’s support for efforts to halt the war. Earlier on Friday, Sudan’s Sovereign Council media office revealed that al-Burhan raised concerns with Bin Zayed regarding accusations by the Sudanese public that the UAE supports the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group involved in the conflict. Reacting to the phone call, Sudanese political figures viewed it positively. The leader of the Democratic Revolutionary Current Yasir Arman called the conversation “an important step towards peace” and urged al-Burhan to prioritize the Geneva negotiations to open humanitarian corridors and ease civilian suffering. Similarly, Babikir Faisal, head of the Federal Gathering’s executive office, described the call as “a step in the right direction.” He expressed hope for …

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