Source: The Sudan Times
RIYADH — Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) leader Abdel Wahid Mohamed al-Nur says Saudi officials urged him during a June visit to Riyadh to cooperate with Sudanese army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and oppose the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Al-Nur said he rejected the request, arguing that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) remain under significant influence from Islamist elements and that cooperating with al-Burhan would conflict with his movement’s political position.
According to al-Nur, Saudi officials sought to encourage closer coordination between his movement and al-Burhan’s military-led authorities as Sudan’s war between the SAF and RSF continues.
The SLM leader has consistently maintained a critical position toward both sides of the conflict, accusing the SAF and RSF of contributing to Sudan’s prolonged political instability and humanitarian crisis. He has instead called for a political settlement that addresses the country’s longstanding issues of governance, marginalization and political exclusion.
Al-Nur’s remarks shed light on the broader regional diplomatic efforts surrounding Sudan’s conflict, as Arab and African governments seek to influence Sudanese political and armed groups and encourage potential pathways toward a negotiated settlement.
The reported Saudi outreach comes amid continuing international and regional efforts to end the war, which has displaced millions of Sudanese and triggered one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises.
This report is based on statements attributed to Abdel Wahid Mohamed al-Nur and reporting by The Sudan Times. The claims regarding Saudi officials’ discussions with al-Nur have not been independently verified.
