Attempted assassination of Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
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| Part of the Sudanese civil war | |
.jpg) Al-Burhan in 2019 | |
| Date | 30 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | Jubayt, Red Sea State, Sudan |
| Type | Drone strike |
| Target | Abdel Fattah al-Burhan |
| Participants | Unknown |
| Deaths | 5 |
On July 30, 2024, the de facto ruler of Sudan, military junta leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan was targeted in an assassination attempt.[1]
Attack
[edit]al-Burhan was attending a ceremony at a military base in Jubayt, Red Sea State. Two drones struck the facility after the ceremony ended, killing five people and injuring several others.[2][3] al-Burhan, believed to be the main target, survived and was evacuated.[4] According to Sudanese Armed Forces spokesperson Nabil Abdallah, he was unharmed.[5] The Sudanese Army blamed the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for the attack, but they denied responsibility and blamed Islamists.[6][7]
The assassination attempt was carried out a day after the Sudanese foreign ministry announced that it would participate in talks with the RSF in Switzerland in August. The RSF claimed that they are open to negotiations with the junta but not with Islamists being part of the civil service.[8] Following the assassination attempt, al-Burhan ruled out negotiations, saying: "We will not retreat, we will not surrender, and we will not negotiate."[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Sudan's military leader survives drone strikes - army". BBC News. 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Sudan: General Al Burhan survives drone assassination attempt in Gebit". Agenzia Nova. 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Sudan's military says its top commander survived a drone strike that killed 5 at an army ceremony". AP News. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Sudan Army Chief Evacuated After Deadly Drone Strike On Base: Witnesses". Barron's. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Sudan army reports failed assassination bid on junta head". African Press Agency. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Drone strike hits east Sudan base during visit by army chief". Reuters. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ Dahir, Abdi Latif (31 July 2024). "Drones Target Sudan Army Base During Top General's Visit". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Sudan: Army chief Burhan survives assassination attempt". Middle East Monitor. 31 July 2024.
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