Abdel Fatah al Burhan
Abdel Fatah al Burhan is a Sudanese military leader who has served as the de facto head of state since the ousting of former President Omar al-Bashir in 2019. He is the commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces and has played a pivotal role in the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which escalated in April 2023 between his forces and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Under his leadership, the country has faced severe humanitarian crises, including widespread displacement and famine, as well as international accusations of war crimes.
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Montenegro:
Abdel Fatah al Burhan is the head of the army and the de facto leader of Sudan since the 2021 coup.
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Serbia:
Abdel Fatah al-Burhan is a leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces involved in the ongoing conflict.
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Brazil:
Abdel Fatah al-Burhan is the de facto leader of Sudan and the commander of the Army involved in the conflict.
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Serbia:
Abdel Fatah al Burhan is the military commander of Sudan and has recently regained control over Khartoum.
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Brazil:
He is the head of the Sudanese army and effectively governs the country.
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