Head of Sudan’s Sovereign Council holds talks with UN, ICC leaders in New York
NEW YORK (AA) – Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of the Sovereign Council of Sudan, met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Karim Khan on Saturday in New York.
Burhan, in his meeting with Guterres, said the government is ready to collaborate with the UN on all matters to alleviate the suffering of citizens.
He emphasized the need for accountability for crimes committed by rebel forces, referring to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) involved in fighting with the military.
“The UN will intensify its efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people and contribute to the efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in a manner that preserves the existence of the state and its institutions,” said Guterres.
In his meeting with Khan, discussions revolved around “crimes committed by RSF militias in the capital Khartoum, Darfur, and other regions of Sudan.”
Burhan emphasized his willingness to ensure justice for victims, while Khan pointed out that investigations would cover certain areas in Chad and Sudan.
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