Sudan’s Al-Burhan Writes to President Trump, Reaffirms Commitment to Lasting Peace

Al-Burhan delivers a diplomatic message to Washington

Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman and Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has announced that he sent a letter to US President Donald Trump addressing efforts to end Sudan’s continuing conflict.

In a statement published on October 15, 2026, al-Burhan said he had reaffirmed Sudan’s commitment to US-backed peace efforts.

He emphasised that the Sudanese government was prepared to engage in good faith with all parties in pursuit of a just and lasting peace.

The statement identified sovereignty, national unity, territorial integrity and the dignity of the Sudanese people as essential principles for any future settlement.

National unity at the centre of Sudan’s position

Al-Burhan’s message placed particular emphasis on preserving Sudan as a unified state.

Khartoum has consistently opposed arrangements that could result in the country’s fragmentation or the establishment of competing centres of political authority.

Sudanese officials have argued that peace efforts must respect existing national institutions and address the political and security consequences of the war.

The October 15 message reflects those longstanding priorities while expressing a willingness to continue engaging with international diplomatic initiatives.

Letter follows renewed regional engagement

The announcement comes after diplomatic contacts involving Sudanese and American officials in Egypt earlier in October.

Massad Boulos, a senior adviser to President Trump on Arab and African affairs, attended a meeting hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in New Alamein, where al-Burhan was also present.

The gathering provided an opportunity for renewed engagement after tensions between Washington and Khartoum over the conditions for a humanitarian ceasefire.

American officials reiterated their support for Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial unity while continuing to promote a political solution to the conflict.

Next steps remain unclear

Sudan’s war between the military and the Rapid Support Forces began in April 2023 and has caused widespread displacement and a devastating humanitarian emergency.

Al-Burhan’s latest message signals his government’s stated willingness to maintain diplomatic engagement with Washington.

However, the full text of his letter has not been publicly released, and no formal response from Trump has been confirmed.

There has also been no announcement of a new ceasefire agreement or an agreed timetable for additional negotiations.

For now, the letter represents a diplomatic overture rather than a confirmed breakthrough in Sudan’s peace process.