UN envoy presses Sudan army chief on inclusive political process, de-escalation

UN envoy Pekka Haavisto met with Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to push for de-escalation, civilian protection, and prisoner exchanges. The meeting signals continued international diplomatic engagement amid the ongoing civil conflict, but no concrete breakthrough is reported. The initiative underscores the stalemate in Sudan's political transition and the humanitarian stakes.