Recapturing Aj Jazira will strengthen peace in Sudan- Official
By Fortune Abang
The Sudanese Government believes that regaining control of Aj Jazira State from the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) will pave the way for lasting peace in Sudan.
Mr Ahmed Taboul, Chargé d’Affaires of the Sudanese Embassy in Nigeria, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.
According to him, this development follows the successful recapture of the strategic state by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).
NAN recalls that the conflict between the SAF and RSF has been ongoing, with the RSF leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, facing US sanctions for alleged genocide.
He noted that the recapture of Aj Jazira State by the SAF marks a significant turning point in Sudan since the war broke out on 15 April 2023.
Taboul said, “Aj Jazira is not just strategic; it is also the second largest after Khartoum.
“We consider it a junction connecting the highways of national roads linking most Sudanese cities.
“Aj Jazira is one of the leading states economically, politically, and socially, located less than 200 kilometres from Khartoum, the capital of Sudan.
“The successful recapture of the state will give the SAF a strong opportunity to advance and take control of other parts of Sudan, such as the western region, and ensure sustainable peace.
“The southern part of Aj Jazira and other states previously controlled by the rebels have been retaken by the national forces.
“Now, the situation is entirely clear, with the Sudanese Government fully in control through the SAF’s success in reclaiming many villages and other parts of Sudan.”
He explained that the RSF’s position was precarious at the time of the report, adding, “They no longer have any command or central control as they used to.”
This, according to the envoy, is politically and diplomatically good news for the Sudanese people.
He said the Head of the Sovereignty Council of Sudan, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, would soon pay a working visit to four countries: Guinea-Bissau, Cameroon, Mali, and Senegal.
“The situation in Sudan is changing, and we are confident that all aspects of the war will improve.
“Hopefully, millions of displaced persons and those who fled to neighbouring countries will regain peace and stability across Sudanese cities,” he said.
(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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