Sudanese Army: We will not engage in dialogue
“There will be no negotiations or dialogue before the liquidation and disbandment of the rebel Hmidti militia (referring to HDK commander Mohammed Hamdan Dagalu),” the army said in a statement. expressions were used.
The army statement, urging the public not to get involved in a conflict with the HDK, read: “Keep your safety and do not engage the rebel Hmidti militia. The Armed Forces can resolve this issue quickly, but we are working to ensure that operations do not harm them.” It was said.
“WE DID NOT WANT THE SUDAN AGAINST THE OTHER”
On the other hand, the army spokesman, Nabil Abdullah, said: “The Armed Forces are working with determination to restore security and stability in Sudan very soon. We didn’t want the situation to deteriorate to this point, and for the Sudanese to point their guns at each other in this unfortunate way.” saying.
The escalation of tensions in Sudan followed a series of disagreements between the army and the NGO over “military security reform”.
There has been a verbal feud for several months between Commanding General of the Sudanese Army Abdulfettah al-Burhan and Commanding General of the HDK Mohammed Hamdan Dagalu, who are upset that the HDK, which was established to support the army during the overthrow of of President Omar al-Bashir and obtained official status with certain laws, it acts as an independent army. “It was happening.
“CREATE A SECURITY RISK”
In an April 13 statement, the Sudanese military claimed that the movement of HDK members, acting as a parallel army, in the capital and some cities poses a security risk, and demanded that this step be completed without the approval of the Sudanese military. army.
There were reports in the national media on April 12 that HDK was deployed around Meravi airport and the army’s military base in the north of the country.
In the morning hours, armed confrontations broke out between the army and the HDK in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, and in its various cities.
Clashes continue near the Presidential Palace in the capital Khartoum and in many cities. (AA)