US visa snub to Sudan's al-Burhan signals alienation amid RSF conflict

The US denied Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan a visa to attend the UN General Assembly, a move analysts say reflects Washington's frustration with the army's refusal to ceasefire in the war against the Rapid Support Forces. The snub risks further alienating the army and complicating diplomatic efforts, as al-Burhan vows to continue fighting. The move signals a shift in US pressure tactics, though its impact on the conflict's trajectory remains uncertain.