Sudan has rejected remarks from the US State Department questioning the legitimacy of its government and its leaders. The US also withheld a visa for Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, making his attendance at the UN contingent on a ceasefire.

• Sudan stated it "upholds its national sovereignty" and called for positive engagement with its government.
• US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott declared that neither the Sudanese Armed Forces nor the Rapid Support Forces, nor their leaders, represent legitimate governance.
• The ongoing conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023, has displaced over 14 million people, creating a severe humanitarian crisis.