Sudan’s military leader seeks Saudi, UAE support

The head of the Sudanese military and chairman of the Sudanese Sovereign Council went to Riyadh for help with Sudan's multiplying challenges.
EBRAHIM HAMID/AFP via Getty Images
Sudan's military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan speaks as he attends the conclusion of a military exercise in the Maaqil area in the northern Nile River State, on Dec. 8, 2021. - EBRAHIM HAMID/AFP via Getty Images
Baher al-Kady
Baher al-Kady
@baheralkady

CAIRO — The head of the Sudanese military and chair of the Sudanese Sovereign Council, Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, recently visited Saudi Arabia.

Burhan arrived in Riyadh March 21 after visiting the United Arab Emirates, South Sudan and Uganda. He was received by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and several prominent princes at the royal palace in Riyadh.

Access the Middle East news and analysis you can trust

Join our community of Middle East readers to experience all of Al-Monitor, including 24/7 news, analyses, memos, reports and newsletters.

Subscribe

Only $100 per year.

Videos

See more