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10/10/2025

Kamil Idris meets Afwerki

Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki held a meeting at the Presidential Palace with a Sudanese delegation headed by Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris.
Extensive discussions took place on strengthening bilateral relations, efforts to resolve the conflict in Sudan, and other regional and international issues of mutual interest, according to Eritrean government media.

During the meeting, afternoon, President Isaias affirmed that Eritrea's position on vital issues related to Sudan is firm and principled, and is based on its unwavering support for Sudan's unity and dignity.

President Isaias added that Eritrea will continue its role in the ongoing efforts to find a permanent solution to the conflict in Sudan.

For his part, Prime Minister Kamil Idris conveyed a message of good wishes from Lieutenant General Abdul Fattah al-Burhan, Head of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council, to President Isaias Afwerki, in addition to the greetings and gratitude of the entire Sudanese people.

Prime Minister Kamil praised "the courageous stance of the Eritrean government and people at this critical stage, when the Sudanese people are going through difficult times due to an imposed war."

Kamil emphasized that "Eritrea's historic and inspiring stance stems from its deeply-rooted values."

The Sudanese Prime Minister arrived in the country this morning and was received by Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and a number of Eritrean officials and the Sudanese delegation in Eritrea.

09/10/2025

Sudan welcomes Gaza agreement, considers it a victory for justice

The Sudanese Sovereignty Council welcomed the Gaza peace agreement recently signed in Sharm el-Sheikh, considering it an important step toward stopping the bloodshed and alleviating the suffering of the brotherly Palestinian people.

In a statement today, the Council affirmed that achieving peace in Gaza represents a victory for the values of justice and humanity, and a real opportunity to establish security and stability in the region and rebuild what was destroyed by the war.

The Sovereignty Council praised the regional and international efforts that contributed to reaching this agreement and that have worked tirelessly to achieve a ceasefire and lasting calming.

09/10/2025

South Sudan Army Commander Relieved

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit issued a decree dismissing General Dau Atuurjong from his positioned as Commander of the South Sudan Defense Forces.

The presidential decree was broadcast on state television Wednesday evening.

General Dau was appointed to this position in July.

The decree stipulated the appointment of General Paul Nang Majok as the new Army Commander, replacing the dismissed Dau.

08/10/2025

Sudan Participates in the Second Session of the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council in Saudi Arabia

Sudan recently participated with a high-level delegation headed by Engineer Ahmed Dirdiri Ghandour, Minister of Digital Transformation and Communications, in the second session of the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is a continuation of Sudan's path towards establishing an integrated and secure digital environment.

In a press statement, Engineer Dirdiri said, "We discussed ways to enhance data exchange and regional cooperation to confront cyber threats, and to raise the level of collective preparedness to protect the Arab digital space."

He added, "We also participated in the fifth edition of the International Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh, which brings together governments, the private sector, and international organizations to chart the course for a more secure global digital system."

The Minister of Digital Transformation and Communications explained that during the forum, the Global Cyber Capacity Building Initiative was launched in partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Nations. Sudan reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its cyber capabilities by investing in training and building a digital infrastructure that contributes to protecting individuals and institutions and supporting national digital stability.

He added, "During the forum, we reviewed Sudan's recent efforts in supporting Arab and international initiatives, particularly those concerned with child protection and women's empowerment in cyberspace, affirming our vision for a fair and safe digital environment for all."

He revealed the approval of the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Authority by a decision of the Council of Ministers, explaining that it will be officially announced during an upcoming press conference as one of the pillars of the new institutional structure of the Ministry of Digital Transformation and Communications in Sudan.

08/10/2025

Energy Minister Affirms Efforts to Stabilize Electricity in Eastern Sudan

Energy Minister Moatasem Ibrahim Ahmed affirmed the state's commitment to serving citizens.
During his meeting on Tuesday with a delegation from Eastern Sudan, led by Mohamed El-Amin Tirik, he revealed the extent of the destruction suffered by the energy sector, including electricity and oil facilities.
He pointed out the ministry's relentless efforts to complete the Kalanib electricity project, activate the Ethiopian interconnection, and increase the capacity of the power line linking Meroe, which will contribute to stabilizing the electricity supply in the eastern and central parts of the country.
For his part, Tirik welcomed the minister's briefing and affirmed the readiness of the Supreme Council of Beja Nazirs and Native Administration to cooperate with the ministry and overcome obstacles.
He added that the ministry's plan is comprehensive and will serve all parts of the country. He promised continued cooperation between the ministry and the council to achieve the communities' aspirations for development.

07/10/2025

Al-Burhan Meets Spanish Ambassador

Head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council
Lt. Gen. Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan, , met today with the Spanish Ambassador to Sudan, Isidro Antonio, in the presence of Ambassador Ahmed Youssef, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting addressed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them.

The Spanish ambassador said in a press statement that he conveyed to the Head of the Sovereignty Council Spain's message of support for peace after the end of the war and the return of Sudanese refugees and displaced persons to their homes. He added that the meeting also addressed the course of relations between Sudan and Spain and the efforts his country could undertake in post-war reconstruction operations.

The Spanish ambassador expressed his hope that Sudan would return to the path of democratic civilian transition and allow civilians to play their assigned roles in various fields. He affirmed his country's support for the Sudanese people as they overcome this ordeal, noting the importance of ending this war, which has destroyed vital infrastructure and facilities.

07/10/2025

Al-Burhan Congratulates the Egyptian President on the Glorious October Anniversary

Head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan, sent a congratulatory cable to His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, on the occasion of the glorious October anniversary. He wished His Excellency good health and well-being, and the Arab Republic of Egypt and its generous people continued progress and prosperity.
Al-Burhan expressed his deep appreciation for the level of development witnessed in the distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries in all fields, and the sincere and historical ties of brotherhood that bind the two brotherly peoples.

He affirmed his determination to continue working together to strengthen and advance the distinguished cooperation relations between the two countries, to achieve the common interests of the two countries and their brotherly peoples.

07/10/2025

Sudan rejects "Western Core Countries" draft resolution at the Human Rights Council and denounces blackmail

Sudan's Permanent Representative to the Human Rights Council, Hassan Hamid, emphasized Sudan's rejection of a draft resolution submitted by Britain to the Council under the title "Western Core Countries." He emphasized that the Sudanese government's cooperation with human rights mechanisms is not subject to question or outbidding.
Human rights sources said that the British draft resolution equates the armed forces, which are carrying out their constitutional duty to protect the country and its security, with the militias. It also attempts to avoid recognizing the legitimacy of the existing authority and casts doubt on the Sudanese justice system. According to the sources, the resolution deliberately ignores the role of external factors in fueling the conflict and supporting the Rapid Support Forces militia with money and weapons.
In a statement delivered to the Human Rights Council during the opening session to adopt the draft resolution submitted on behalf of the "Western core" group, the Sudanese delegate explained that the sponsors of the resolution had turned a blind eye to the facts on the ground, most notably that Sudan now hosts a full country office of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and regularly receives the designated expert on the situation of human rights in Sudan and his assistants, in addition to the Security Council's team of experts whose reports cover human rights and humanitarian issues.
He added that the draft resolution equates the rebel militia, despite its atrocities that shock the human conscience, with the Sudanese Armed Forces, which are carrying out their constitutional duty to defend Sudan, which is facing an existential war targeting its people with genocide, displacement, and demographic change.
The United Nations Human Rights Council, during its session today, adopted a draft resolution extending the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission in Sudan for an additional year. The resolution was passed with a majority of 24 votes in favor, 11 against, and 12 abstentions.
The delegate considered that this erroneous approach to characterizing the situation has led to the prolongation of the war and has caused the rebel militia to disregard international law and human rights, as well as all Security Council statements and resolutions, including Resolution 2736, which called on them to lift the siege of El Fasher for a year and a half. He emphasized that all of this happened and is happening because the sponsors of this resolution equate this militia with the country's national army. The Sudanese delegate considered the resolution presented to the Council to be an infringement on the sovereignty of the state and its institutions, as well as an assault on the judicial system in Sudan and a call into question the competence, capacity, and integrity of the Sudanese judiciary, given its impeccable record and well-known history. He questioned the principle of complementarity and its position on this Western decision. He added that the Council's objective is to support national efforts and capacity building, rather than impose an alternative external mechanism on a country that cooperates to the fullest extent with human rights mechanisms. This is if the true purpose is to achieve justice and redress for victims, rather than to use the umbrella of human rights for political blackmail and pressure whenever the Sudanese Armed Forces achieve successive victories over the rebel militia. He emphasized that a resolution of this degree of prejudice and politicization must be rejected by all countries that uphold and adhere to the United Nations Charter and the General Assembly resolution that established the Human Rights Council to replace its predecessor, the Commission on Human Rights, and to be an organ free from politicization and double standards, and not using human rights as an umbrella to target countries and destructively interfere in their affairs.

07/10/2025

Al-Burhan Offers Condolences for the Late Dr. Mohamed Tahir Ayala

Head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan, offered his condolences this evening for the late Dr. Mohamed Tahir Ayala, former Prime Minister of Sudan, who passed away in Cairo after a career full of giving and dedication in the service of Sudan.

Al-Burhan said, "Today, the country has lost a loyal patriot and a symbol of national, political, and community work in the country." He added, "We are proud of him as a Sudanese patriot who gave so much to his country and his people in eastern Sudan."

His Excellency added, "We offer our sincere condolences and sympathy to the Sudanese people, the leaders and community leaders in eastern Sudan, and to his family, asking God Almighty to have mercy on him and grant him a place in heaven, and to inspire his family and loved ones with patience and solace."

06/10/2025

Sovereignty Council Mourns Dr. Mohamed Tahir Aila

The Transitional Sovereignty Council mourns with deep sorrow and grief the passing of Dr. Mohamed Tahir Ayala, former Prime Minister of Sudan, who passed away in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, today after a long illness.

In mourning his passing, the Sovereignty Council mourns for the Sudanese nation one of the most prominent national and political leaders in eastern Sudan, who left a clear mark on the path of development and public service. The deceased was a prominent Sudanese figure, having held several positions throughout his political career.

The Sovereignty Council extends its deepest condolences to the Sudanese people, the leaders of eastern Sudan, and all components of the eastern region on this great loss. With his passing, Sudan has lost a patriotic and loyal man who contributed to its development.

May God have mercy on the deceased and grant him His vast mercy, and inspire his family and loved ones with patience, solace, and comfort.
We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.

06/10/2025

Türk welcomes ICC conviction of Sudan’s “Ali Kushayb”`

GENEVA (6 October 2025) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today welcomed the International Criminal Court’s convictions of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al Rahman (Ali Kushayb) for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Sudan’s western Darfur region in 2003-2004.

Today’s verdicts by a Trial Chamber of the ICC – the first in a situation referred to the Court by the UN Security Council – come at a time when similar atrocity crimes are taking place once again in Darfur, and elsewhere in Sudan, amid the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces.

“The convictions of Ali Kushayb represent an important acknowledgment of the enormous suffering endured by the victims of his heinous crimes, as well as a first measure of long overdue redress for them, and their loved ones.” said Türk.

He paid tribute to the “victims who courageously shared their accounts of harrowing and life-altering loss and suffering, hoping against hope that one day accountability would reach their once seemingly untouchable tormentors.”

“It is my earnest hope that today’s verdict will serve as a fresh reminder to the perpetrators of today’s crimes that there can be no impunity for mass crimes against civilians; a reminder that they too will be brought to justice one day for grave violations of the law,” said the High Commissioner.

He said the verdicts confirm the ICC’s continuing importance as a court of last resort, a bulwark against impunity where there is no prospect for accountability at the national level.

Kushayb, a former senior leader of the Janjaweed militia in West Darfur State, was convicted by a three-judge bench in The Hague on charges including r**e as a war crime and crime against humanity, and persecution on political, ethnic and gender grounds as a crime against humanity. The judgment is subject to appeal.

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06/10/2025

Sudan and South Sudan affirm their commitment to promoting common interests

Sudan and South Sudan affirmed the depth of fraternal relations between the two countries and the need to advance relations to broader horizons in various fields, strengthening them to serve the interests of both countries. The two sides also emphasized the need to exchange joint visits, most notably a visit by the Deputy Head of the Sovereignty Council and Prime Minister, Dr. Kamil Idris.
According to a joint statement read at a press conference today in Port Sudan, the two sides also emphasized the activation of regular political consultation mechanisms between the two countries' foreign ministries, the establishment of a joint economic committee, facilitating trade and investment flows, and supporting partnerships between the two countries' private sectors. In their statement, the two foreign ministers commended joint efforts to support peace and stability, and the need for cooperation in combating terrorism, exchanging security information, and enhancing border security. They also emphasized cooperation and coordination in international and regional forums, and the need to protect the interests of communities and resolve their migration problems.
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Sudan, Ambassador Mande Samaya, concluded a three-day visit to Sudan, during which he held talks with the country's leadership, his counterpart, Ambassador Muhi El-Din Salim, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and a number of ministers.

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