The Sudanese government has declared Volker Perthes, the UN envoy, persona non grata, accusing him of being responsible for the ongoing war that erupted on April 15th. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane, the head of the Sudanese army, called for the dismissal of the senior diplomat, alleging his involvement in the conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The Sudanese government’s decision to declare Volker Perthes persona non grata comes after weeks of tensions and accusations against him. The UN envoy was reportedly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for diplomatic talks when the announcement was made.
The conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF, led by General Mohamed Hamdane Daglo, broke out on the very day when negotiations were scheduled to take place to integrate the RSF into the regular army, as demanded by the UN. General al-Burhane accused Volker Perthes of being responsible for the outbreak of the war, escalating the already strained relations between the Sudanese government and the UN envoy.
In recent months, thousands of supporters of the Sudanese army and Islamists have been protesting against perceived foreign interference and the role of the UN envoy. These demonstrations reflect a growing sentiment among certain segments of Sudanese society that blame external actors for exacerbating the conflict.
The declaration of persona non grata for Volker Perthes signifies the Sudanese government’s stance on the UN envoy’s alleged role in the ongoing war. The situation raises concerns about the prospects for resolving the conflict and achieving stability in the region.
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