According to al-Burhan, the war in Sudan has become a threat to regional and international peace and security. He claimed that rebel groups in Sudan have sought support from outlaws and terrorist organizations in the region and beyond. He warned that this conflict could ignite a larger regional war, with dire consequences for peace and security.

Sudan's leader has warned the United Nations his country's war could spill over into neighbouring African nations. In a speech, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan also urged the international community to designate his opponents,