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US reportedly withholds al-Burhan's UN visa over ceasefire
90days
The proposed ceasefire linked to the visa was 90 days long.
Reuters and AFP reported that the United States withheld or refused Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s visa for the UN General Assembly, possibly tying it to acceptance of a proposed ceasefire. The reports prompted criticism from Sudanese activists and officials.
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AllegedReuters and AFP reported that the United States had not issued Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s visa for the UN General Assembly.
“the US was withholding al-Burhan’s visa”
AllegedReuters reported that the United States made al-Burhan’s visa contingent on accepting a proposed ceasefire.
“had made its issuance contingent on him agreeing to a 90-day ceasefire”
- 90days
AllegedThe proposed ceasefire linked to the visa was 90 days long.
“a 90-day ceasefire proposed by Massad Boulos”