Mahmoud Abbas and Abdel Fattah al-Burhan were both denied entry visas by a host country.

The entities involved

• Mahmoud Abbas →

  president of the Palestinian Authority since 2005

  • The Palestinian Authority is accused of financially rewarding terrorists who kill Israelis.Wed 22:44
  • Mahmoud Abbas calls for Palestinian National Council (PNC) elections, which are blocked by the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem.Wed 16:54
• Abdel Fattah al-Burhan →

  President of the Sovereignty Council of Sudan

  • International diplomatic efforts are underway to resolve the Sudan civil war, involving talks between Massad Boulos and Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Egypt, with the US seeking a resolution.Wed 04:02

Related events

• Mahmoud Abbas sought to address the UN General Assembly virtually after the administration denied his visa to enter the US.Sep 17
• The civil war in Sudan continues with Burhan leading the SAF, while the US ties visa status to a truce, and RSF receives support from Qatar.Sep 24
• Burhan's leadership challenges international diplomatic efforts while Houthis target bases in the Hadhramaut region.Sep 17
• Mahmoud Abbas was represented by Ramzi Khoury during a visit to Bethlehem.Sep 26