Sudanese Army Affirms Loyalty Amid Coup Allegations

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan during his visit to the Wadi Seidna Air Base in Omdurman (Archived - Army's Facebook page)

The Sudanese Army declared unity in its leadership amid rumors of a foiled coup in the Wadi Seidna military zone in Omdurman.
Several officers were reportedly arrested by the military intelligence unit. Tensions have risen due to clashes between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The army’s official Facebook page has not reported any unusual activity.
Lt. Gen. Yasser Abdel Rahman Al Atta, a member of the Sovereignty Council, stated that the army operates cohesively under one leadership. However, he did not directly address the coup allegations.
Al Atta reassured that Omdurman and Wadi Seidna are closely coordinated for victory. He emphasized unity behind the army commander, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
Reports suggest the detained officers clashed with RSF without proper military orders.
According to sources who spoke with “Al Sudani” newspaper, several officers, including a colonel and a major, have been put under tight detention.
These developments have sparked public interest, but the military is keeping a tight lid on the situation, refusing to disclose any further details.
Political analysts have linked the recent visit of Sudanese Army Deputy Commander, Gen. Ibrahim Jabir, to the Wadi Seidna military base in northern Omdurman with the alleged coup attempt revelation.
The Wadi Seidna base is crucial for the army in Khartoum, directing operations against the RSF.
With the army leadership neither confirming nor denying the alleged coup attempt, speculation has grown in the absence of clear information.
Since the overthrow of Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir in December 2019, the country has witnessed several coup attempts, though the current army leadership has acknowledged only two involving senior officers.
Social media accounts linked to members of the Muslim Brotherhood and military leaders have dismissed the idea of a military coup in the country. They argue that significant change within the military is unlikely given the current situation.
The army doesn't have full control over the country, with some key units now under the RSF.
Accusations of planning a coup are usually aimed at officers who have fallen out of favor, often to remove them from the armed forces. In the past, several senior officers faced such charges but were later reinstated when conflict erupted with the RSF.