Transitional Sovereignty Council VP: Malicious plans to destroy tribal cohesion

Transitional Sovereignty Council Vice President, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo stated that certain groups and individuals have malicious plans to destroy tribal cohesion and jeopardize the social fabric in local communities in Sudan. 

“We are aware of these plans,” he said, “and will reveal who is behind them.” He added that peaceful coexistence and stability are imperative to ensure a thriving 21st-century Sudan. 

During a press conference held upon his arrival to Khartoum Airport after 52 official visits to West, Central, and North Darfur, Dagalo said his visit was aimed at resolving tribal disputes, ensuring quality services are provided to IDPs, and securing their voluntary return home.

The vice president added that his visit was also aimed at monitoring the recent incidents that occurred in West Darfur, as well as the implementation of the document on ceasing hostilities that was signed between the Dar Masaleet and Arab tribes. Dagalo stressed that he visited Central Darfur and held 13 meetings between local social and community figures.

He also lauded continuing joint efforts to secure the agricultural season in West Darfur, noting that the Joint Forces have been deployed to all areas under dispute. 

He emphasized that security and stability have been achieved and IDPs are now voluntarily returning to their homes.

During his visit to Chad, the vice president also stated that he held talks with the Chadian president on the importance of securing the Sudanese-Chadian border, while underscoring the need for the Sudanese-Chadian joint forces to play a role in protecting the border and fighting crime. He also spoke about the receive incident in the Bir, Sirbia, and Aradaiba areas, which resulted in the deaths of 18 innocent people by persons who illegally entered Sudan from Chad.

Meanwhile, the vice president thanked the United Arab Emirates for their support to West Darfur, which has included medicine and assistance to IDPs.

Replying to journalist questions, Dagalo said his statement about the need for the military to leave politics aligned with remarks made by the president of the Transitional Sovereignty Council. “Our aim is to develop Sudan,” the vice president said.