Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Sudan's Burhan Reshuffles Army, Solidifies Control Amidst War
The leader of Sudan's army, General Burhan, has made big changes in the military, putting new people in charge.
This is happening while Sudan is in a civil war.
The reshuffle gives Burhan more power and control over the army, as well as other groups fighting with them.
This move also follows a meeting with a US official where they talked about how to return the country to civilian rule.
Sudan's army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, reshuffled senior officers.
The reshuffle strengthens Burhan's control of the military amidst civil war.
Burhan appointed a new inspector general and head of the air force.
All armed groups fighting alongside the army are now under Burhan's control.
The reshuffle comes after Burhan met with a U.S. official to discuss civilian rule.
- Who
- General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan's army chief.
- What
- Sudan's army chief appointed new senior officers in a reshuffle.
- When
- Recently, following discussions with U.S. officials.
- Where
- Sudan.
- Why
- To consolidate control of the military and central regions.
Governmental Stance
Possible Ramifications
Power Consolidation
Governmental Stance
Strengthening Burhan's power may allow more streamlined governance.
Possible Ramifications
Consolidation of power may prolong conflict by removing other centers of authority.
- Leader
- General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
- Conflict
- Sudanese Civil War
- Key Actions
- New appointments to the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- Groups under Control
- Armed groups fighting alongside the army
- Recent Meeting
- Meeting with U.S. official to discuss civilian rule
