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Sisi meets Burhan in Cairo to discuss restoring stability in Sudan

Sisi meets Burhan in Cairo to discuss restoring stability in Sudan

Arab News28-04-2025
DUBAI: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council President Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan met in Cairo on Monday to discuss ways to restore stability and promote development in Sudan.
The two leaders also planned to consult on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing various regional issues, Ahram Online reported.
Al-Burhan's visit comes amid ongoing conflict in Sudan, where fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces has devastated the country.
Al-Burhan declared Khartoum 'free' of RSF control in March after a major military push.
The war, which erupted in April 2023 over disputes regarding the RSF's integration into the military, has left tens of thousands dead, with both sides accused of committing atrocities.
Sudan remains deeply divided, with the army controlling the north and east, while the RSF holds much of Darfur and parts of the south.
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