Cabinet Reviews Efforts to Prepare Conditions for Return to Khartoum, Commends Social Peace Council

The Cabinet held its regular meeting in Khartoum on Sunday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Kamil Idris.
Minister of Culture, Information and Tourism Khalid Al-Eiser told reporters that the Cabinet received a briefing from the Chairman of the Higher Council for Social Peace, Al-Nour Elsheikh Al-Nour, on community reconciliation efforts and the council's ongoing work to address the social repercussions of the war.
The Cabinet stressed the need to counter attempts to undermine Sudan's social fabric and to support community peace as the foundation for the government's efforts across all sectors. It also emphasized the importance of providing essential services to citizens in conflict-affected areas and in areas recaptured from the RSF militia.
Al-Eiser said the Cabinet welcomed the Charter for Reconciliation and Peaceful Coexistence signed on Saturday between the communities of Sennar State and praised the Higher Council for Social Peace for its pivotal role in addressing the consequences of the war.
The Council of Ministers also paid tribute to community leaders who contributed to the success of the reconciliation process, particularly native administration leaders, Sufi religious leaders, and other prominent community figures.
The minister said the Cabinet also received a briefing from Foreign Minister Ambassador Mohieddin Salem on his recent visits to several countries, including Switzerland, where he presented Sudan's position on issues related to security, stability, humanitarian assistance, and the country's contribution to ongoing efforts aimed at achieving peace.
The Cabinet also reviewed a report by Khartoum State Wali Ahmed Othman Hamza on the work of the Higher Committee for Preparing the Conditions for Citizens' Return to Khartoum State. The report outlined the activities of the committee's subcommittees, progress achieved, and the significant improvements in public services across the capital, Khartoum.
In the same context, the Cabinet discussed the military presence in Khartoum and reviewed measures aimed at strengthening security and consolidating peace and stability throughout the Khartoum State.
Al-Eiser added that the Cabinet also discussed the role of mosque imams in promoting peace, peaceful coexistence, combating hate speech, and strengthening social solidarity and national unity. He said the government remains committed to healing national divisions, fostering reconciliation, and eliminating the root causes of conflict among communities, while warning against campaigns orchestrated by external actors to undermine national cohesion. The Cabinet stressed the need for coordinated official and public efforts to confront external interference and other threats to national security.
The minister further said the Cabinet received a report from the Director General of Sudan Airports Company, Lieutenant General Sir Al-Khatim Babiker Al-Tayeb, on airport operations, rehabilitation, and development, particularly at Khartoum International Airport, which has seen a significant increase in capacity and in the number of returning passengers as part of the voluntary return program.
The Cabinet also emphasized the need to expand electricity supply across Khartoum. In this regard, Minister of Energy Engineer Al-Mu'tasim Ibrahim assured citizens that electricity coverage would be significantly expanded throughout the Khartoum State in the coming period.

TSC President Meets Ugandan President's Envoy

President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, reaffirmed Sudan's commitment to strengthening and expanding its relations with the Republic of Uganda in a manner that serves the shared interests of both countries.
The remarks came during his meeting on Saturday with Uganda's presidential envoy and Director of the External Security Organisation, Ambassador Joseph Ocwet, in the presence of Director General of the General Intelligence Service, General Ahmed Ibrahim Mufaddal.
The Ugandan envoy conveyed greetings from President Yoweri Museveni to the TSC President and affirmed his country's commitment to supporting efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability in Sudan.
For his part, Ambassador Joseph Ocwet reiterated Uganda's firm rejection of the establishment of any parallel governing entities in Sudan, underscoring his country's support for Sudan's sovereignty, territorial integrity, security, and stability in ways that contribute to peace and stability across the region.

Prime Minister Receives High-Level Ugandan Delegation Visiting Sudan

Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris on Saturday received a high-level Ugandan delegation led by Director of the External Security Organisation and Ugandan President's Envoy for Peace in Sudan, Ambassador Joseph Ocwet.
The meeting was attended by Director General of the General Intelligence Service, General Ahmed Ibrahim Mufaddal, Prime Minister's Adviser Nizar Abdallah Mohamed, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Uganda's Ambassador to Sudan, Dr. Rashid Yahya.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Sudan's commitment to strengthening relations with Uganda in a manner that serves the interests of both countries.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris reviewed the latest developments in Sudan in light of the continued advances made by the Sudanese Armed Forces and allied forces. He pointed to the extensive destruction inflicted on infrastructure, public institutions, and civilian facilities by the terrorist Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, as well as its ongoing violations against unarmed civilians.
The meeting also discussed the Sudanese government's peace initiative, which has received local, regional, and international support.
For his part, Ambassador Joseph Ocwet, head of the Ugandan delegation, reiterated his country's rejection of any parallel government in Sudan and reaffirmed Uganda's recognition of the current government as the country's sole legitimate authority. He also stressed Uganda's full support for Sudan's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Prime Minister Reaffirms Government of Hope's Support for Sennar State Reconciliation and Peaceful Coexistence Charter

Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris reaffirmed the Government of Hope's support for the Charter of Reconciliation and Peaceful Coexistence among the communities of Sennar State, pledging comprehensive and sustainable development and the delivery of public services so that the initiative may serve as a model for the rest of Sudan.
Addressing the signing ceremony of the charter at Al-Salam Rotana Hotel in Khartoum on Saturday, the Prime Minister described the document as historic and significant, saying it sends a message to all Sudanese that the state is pressing ahead with its National Healing Project. He added that the charter embodies a noble vision and a profound message that Sudan will stand among the leading nations, "whether others accept it or not."
Dr. Idris further affirmed that the Sudanese Armed Forces and allied forces remain firmly in control of the battlefield, noting that the Greater Kordofan and Greater Darfur regions are on the verge of full liberation. He congratulated the Sudanese Armed Forces, the Police Forces, the General Intelligence Service, the Joint Forces, and all supporting forces on their continued victories.
The Prime Minister also conveyed the greetings and congratulations of the President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) on the signing of the charter, renewing his government's unwavering support for the initiative and calling on the Sudanese people to return to their shared values and traditions in order to mend the country's social fabric.

Foreign Minister Briefs UN Human Rights Chief on RSF Militia Crimes

On the sidelines of the special session of the Human Rights Council on the situation in and around El-Obeid, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salem, met with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Volker Türk and his senior aides.
The Foreign Minister outlined the crimes committed by the terrorist Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and its continued attacks against civilians, with particular emphasis on its recent assault on the city of El-Obeid.
He also presented the Government's vision for dismantling the terrorist militia and holding its members accountable, calling for its swift designation as a terrorist organization. The Minister further reaffirmed the Sudanese Government's continued cooperation with the UN human rights mechanisms operating in the country, including the UN Human Rights Country Office in Sudan and the designated expert on the human rights situation in Sudan.
The Minister also addressed the involvement of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in supporting the militia through a sustained supply of weapons, foreign mercenaries, and strategic drones that are now being used to attack the city of El-Obeid.
For his part, High Commissioner Volker Türk expressed appreciation for the Sudanese Government's cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms. He referred to his recent visit to Sudan and the facilitation provided by the Government, including meetings with senior officials and a field visit to Al-Affadh Camp for displaced persons (IDPs) from El-Fasher in Northern State.
Türk also affirmed that the Office of the High Commissioner would continue its work through its office in Sudan to monitor crimes and human rights violations and to support efforts aimed at preventing a recurrence of the atrocities committed by the RSF militia during its assault on El-Fasher in any other part of the country.