• Sudan's army chief labels the US-led ceasefire proposal as "the worst yet."
• Abdel Fattah al-Burhan cites the UAE's involvement as a reason for rejecting the proposal.
• The ongoing conflict has reportedly killed tens of thousands and displaced millions.
• Al-Burhan demands the withdrawal of the RSF as part of any ceasefire agreement.
• The Quad mediation group comprises the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.

Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has publicly rejected a ceasefire proposal put forth by US-led mediators, describing it as "the worst yet" and "unacceptable." In a video address released on November 23, he criticized the proposal for effectively eliminating the armed forces and dissolving security agencies while keeping the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in their current positions. Al-Burhan’s remarks indicate a strong stance against the ongoing international mediation efforts aimed at ending the conflict, which has escalated since fighting began in April 2023. The army chief asserted that the mediation group known as the Quad, which includes the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE, is "biased," especially due to the role of the UAE, which he accuses of supporting the RSF against Sudanese state interests, according to Le Monde, Al Jazeera, and Africanews.

In his address, al-Burhan expressed concerns that the US adviser for African affairs, Massad Boulos, could hinder peace efforts, stating he feared that Boulos was attempting to impose conditions on the Sudanese armed forces. He emphasized the need for any ceasefire proposal to involve a significant retreat of the RSF to defined areas, underscoring his position that peace conditions must align with the Sudanese military's interests. Reports indicate the RSF has made significant advances in its territory amid the conflict, further complicating the situation, according to Le Monde, Al Jazeera, and Africanews.

The ongoing civil war in Sudan has resulted in catastrophic humanitarian consequences, displacing over 14 million people and leading to tens of thousands of deaths. The situation has escalated into what the United Nations describes as the world's largest humanitarian crisis, with significant concerns over famine and widespread violence. Al-Burhan’s dismissal of the truce proposal signals that fighting is likely to continue in the immediate future, especially as mediation attempts face significant challenges, reported Le Monde, Al Jazeera, and Africanews.