Abdelfatah Burhan
Abdelfatah Burhan is a Sudanese military general who has been a prominent figure in Sudan's political landscape since the ousting of long-time president Omar al-Bashir in 2019. As the head of the Sudanese Armed Forces, Burhan has held significant power, particularly after leading a coup against a transitional government in October 2021. He has been involved in ongoing conflicts with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and has faced criticism for failing to establish a path toward democratic governance, resulting in a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan.
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General Abdelfatah Burhan attempted to make up for the humiliation of his government's expulsion from the capital with a symbolic visit to the presidential palace.
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Abdelfatah Burhan is one of the leaders of the army who staged a coup against a civilian transitional government in October 2021.
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Switzerland:
Abdelfatah Burhan is a military general and one of the two most powerful men in Sudan involved in the ongoing conflict.
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