Sudan flays U.S. sanctions on Gen. Abdel al-Burhan

The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday, flayed the U.S. sanctions on Gen. Abdel al-Burhan, Chairman of the Sovereign Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Sudan.
The ministry made this known in a statement by the Office of the Spokesperson and Media Directorate and issued by the Sudanese Embassy in the country.
“The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed its rejection and condemnation of the sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department on Gen. al-Burhan.
“The decision lacks the basic foundations of justice and objectivity, and is based on flimsy pretexts unrelated to reality.
“It also deeply disregards the Sudanese people, who are all behind Gen. al-Burhan as a symbol of their sovereignty and armed forces, and a bold leader of the battle of dignity against Janjaweed terrorist gangs,” the ministry stated.
It added that “it is strange that the suspicious decision comes after the U.S. administration concluded that the Rapid Support Militia committed genocide in Sudan.
“The U.S. administration’s decision, days before its mandate expires, to impose sanctions on the commander-in-chief of the armed forces defending Sudanese people against genocide plot only expresses confusion and weak sense of justice.
“The flawed decision to claim neutrality cannot be justified, because it effectively means supporting those who commit genocide.
“This decision will not deter the Sudanese people in their battle against the terrorist militia, nor will it affect their determination and unity to eradicate this cancer from their land, so that Sudan returns stronger than ever”.