According to Assistant Commander-in-Chief Lt Gen Ibrahim Gabir, “peace talks can go on, but the army will not stop for that,” as said to the news.
Just a few days had passed since the army began its operation to retake Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) when he made his remarks.
Since their leaders disagreed on the future of the nation in April of last year, the two sides have been at odds. Millions of people have been displaced from their homes and more than half the nation is experiencing starvation as a result of this humanitarian disaster.
In the extensive interview, the general also alluded to possible arms deals between the Sudanese government and Iran while refuting reports of starvation in the nation.
He reiterated his demands that the RSF leave areas it has taken over, saying, “The army can stop when the parties agree [to a ceasefire].”
He stated that he was “more confident” now that the army had the upper hand and urged the militia to “quit the fighting and leave the houses that it has taken.”
This week, US Sudan Envoy Tom Perriello admitted that recent diplomatic efforts to broker an end to hostilities have not succeeded.
