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The UN chief expressed regret over the US visa delay for Sudan's military chief, Al-Burhan. Sudan urged UN intervention after the visa denial.
The United States has yet to grant a visa to Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of Sudan's transitional government, preventing his attendance at the UN General Assembly. Mr. Burhan has rejected conditions for a truce in the ongoing conflict and stated he does not require a visa. The UN Secretary-General expressed regret over the delay.
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Left: Middle East Monitor highlights the UN chief's call for an end to the Sudan war and his regret over Burhan being denied a US visa.
Center: Sudan Tribune reports that Sudan's Burhan rejects US truce conditions, states no visa is needed, and urges UN intervention after the US denied him a visa for the UN assembly.
Right: The National (UAE) suggests the US visa row draws attention to Al Burhan's legitimacy, according to a Sudan expert.
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