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Burhan: The Coup Aimed to Reform Sudan

Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. (AP)
Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. (AP)
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Burhan: The Coup Aimed to Reform Sudan

Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. (AP)
Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. (AP)

The President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Gen. Abdul-Fattah Al-Burhan, affirmed on Saturday that the military rule will end when the situation returns to normal in Sudan.

Addressing civilians demanding the end of the military rule, he stressed that the purpose of the coup was to reform the country and once this is achieved then the armed forces would withdraw from power.

“The army is an independent institution and if it gets involved in politics then the country would be ruined,” he said, adding that “if politics gets engaged as well in the army, it ruins it.”

Burhan stressed that the army would not be dragged into a confrontation with any party or group in the country.

Speaking on Thursday before a huge mass, he said that the greatest challenge facing the Framework Agreement is the integration of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo “Hemetti”.

In remarks delivered at a mass marriage ceremony north of the country, in the Zakiab locality of the River Nile state, Burhan confirmed that the military is not an enemy to the Forces of Freedom and Change or the Democratic Bloc.

Sudan's military leader went on to say that the military approved the Framework Agreement because it tackles the army unity matters, Juba Agreement, and transitional justice.

He expressed his will to bring together the biggest number of supporters to the Agreement and to avoid “repeating previous scenarios”.

He further called for refraining from bidding in the name of the army or exploiting it in favor of another party.

On Oct. 25, Sudan's military seized power after it ousted the ruling FFC civil alliance.

Burhan and Hemetti signed on Dec. 5 the Political Framework Agreement on handing over power to civilians.

Burhan has been leading mediation efforts to bring the points of view of the FFC and Democratic Bloc closer.

The Bloc consists of armed factions who reject the Framework Agreement.

The mediation resulted in declaring a joint political agreement that stipulates their participation in the current political process in the country.

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Jordan Moves to Ban Muslim Brotherhood as ‘Illegal’ Group

Jordanian government spokesman Mohammad Momani announces details of terrorist cell arrests in Amman. (Petra)
Jordanian government spokesman Mohammad Momani announces details of terrorist cell arrests in Amman. (Petra)
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Jordan Moves to Ban Muslim Brotherhood as ‘Illegal’ Group

Jordanian government spokesman Mohammad Momani announces details of terrorist cell arrests in Amman. (Petra)
Jordanian government spokesman Mohammad Momani announces details of terrorist cell arrests in Amman. (Petra)

As the fallout continues from Jordan’s recent security crackdown on a militant cell accused of manufacturing missiles and drones, officials remain tight-lipped about why a court-banned branch of the Muslim Brotherhood continues to operate freely.

The group, declared illegal by a final court ruling in 2020, has maintained its political activities with apparent impunity—a contradiction analysts say points to selective enforcement of the law.

While Jordanian authorities have detained extremists over what was described as a “chaos plot,” they have avoided confronting the unlicensed movement. The Brotherhood’s continued presence, despite Article 159 of the penal code criminalizing illegal associations with potential jail sentences, has puzzled observers.

Analysts say the government’s “soft containment” approach reflects a broader political culture in Amman that avoids clashes with groups enjoying popular support, even if that means ignoring binding court decisions.

Critics argue the state’s flexibility towards the Brotherhood undermines legal consistency and raises questions about the rule of law, especially as other groups face swift and public consequences.

Jordan’s government appears to have taken a markedly tougher stance following the recent exposure of the militant cell allegedly backed by foreign actors and accused of planning attacks with home-built missiles and drones targeting domestic sites—not under the pretext of “supporting the resistance in Gaza”.

The discovery of the plot has prompted a reassessment within the country’s decision-making circles, which are now closely watching for verdicts from the State Security Court—the judicial body with jurisdiction over terrorism and national security cases.

While authorities have clamped down on the immediate threat, they have stopped short of confronting the unlicensed Muslim Brotherhood group and its political wing, the Islamic Action Front.

Analysts say officials are treading cautiously, wary of provoking parliamentary unrest or street mobilizations that the faction could spearhead if directly challenged.

The government’s current posture suggests a strategic pause—one that balances national security concerns with the potential political fallout of taking on a well-rooted opposition force.

Jordanian decision-makers, however, are stepping up preparations on multiple fronts as the country braces for a possible legal showdown with the Brotherhood.

Authorities are weighing the implications of formally designating the Brotherhood as an unlicensed entity, a move that would entail shutting down its activities, seizing its assets and properties, and treating any political statements or public events linked to its members as violations subject to prosecution under the penal code and counterterrorism laws.

Behind the scenes, government institutions are working to draw a legal and operational distinction between the Brotherhood and the Islamic Action Front, which remains registered under the country’s political parties law.

This delicate balancing act hinges on upcoming hearings at the State Security Court, expected to begin next week. However, officials fear that any legal escalation could spark backlash, including street protests or social media campaigns led by the Islamic Action Front.

Analysts say such a scenario could force authorities to take more decisive measures, including dissolving the party itself, in a bid to dismantle what critics view as a monopolized Islamist platform and reassert control over religious political representation in the kingdom.