Sudan Condemns U.S. Comments on Government Legitimacy

Sudan rejects U.S. claims questioning its government's legitimacy, urging Washington to respect national sovereignty and engage constructively.

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September 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Sudan has strongly rejected comments from the U.S. State Department that cast doubt on the legitimacy of its government, emphasizing the need for Washington to support its national institutions and respect its sovereignty.

The U.S. has withheld a visa for Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ahead of his planned appearance at the United Nations, making his attendance conditional on agreeing to a 90-day ceasefire, according to sources. This move has sparked tensions between the two nations as the conflict in Sudan continues to escalate.

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The war in Sudan, which began in April 2023 following a power struggle between the military and the Rapid Support Forces, has displaced over 14 million people and created one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. The U.S. State Department has stated that neither the Sudanese Armed Forces nor the Rapid Support Forces represent legitimate governance, prompting a strong response from Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

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