Burhan Announces Post-RSF Political Dialogue Process on Eid al-Adha — Comprehensive Conference to Build New Sudan Political Structure

On Eid al-Adha (May 27, 2026), Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced plans to convene a 'comprehensive political dialogue' inside Sudan, inviting 'all national forces' to formulate 'principles of governance to unite Sudan and end its repeated crises' and 'decide the completion of the civilian democratic transition.' The announcement explicitly excludes groups 'whose hands are dripping with the blood of the Sudanese people' — a direct reference to the RSF — signaling SAF's intent to build a post-RSF political framework rather than pursue a negotiated settlement with Hemedti's forces. The timing is significant: Burhan made the announcement on Eid — the most politically symbolic day on the Islamic calendar — just eight days after formally removing Hemedti from the Transitional Sovereignty Council (May 19) and appointing former SPLM-N rebel leader Malik Agar as deputy. The dialogue framework mirrors SAF's broader strategy of integrating reconciled armed movements (Juba Peace Agreement signatories) into the state while treating the RSF as a criminal organization. It also appears designed to build international legitimacy for SAF's military-first approach before the anticipated final offensive on RSF-held Darfur. An EU-led international joint statement on Sudan was issued the same day, calling for civilian protection and humanitarian access but not endorsing specific peace process proposals. The dialogue announcement was received skeptically by civilian pro-democracy groups who note that SAF's own democratic track record is poor and that a 'dialogue' run by the military lacks genuine civilian character.