Jaber Stresses Implementation of Decision to Withdraw Combat Forces from Khartoum

Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, Assistant Commander-in-Chief, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Jaber, chaired a meeting of the security committee affiliated with the Higher Committee for Preparing the Environment for the Return of Citizens to Khartoum State. The meeting was attended by the Ministers of Defense and Interior, members of the State Security Committee, and relevant institutions.

The Sovereignty Council member emphasized the need to implement the decision to withdraw combat forces from Khartoum State, allowing police forces to assume the task of securing and maintaining security.

He affirmed that the committee is proceeding with its security tasks related to deploying bases and securing crossings, in addition to controlling foreign presence, deporting violators, and eliminating informal housing in Khartoum State. He indicated that the capital is currently witnessing remarkable progress in the disappearance of military phenomena and security breaches.

For his part, the Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Security Committee, Lieutenant General Hassan Daoud Kabron, explained that the meeting discussed several topics, most notably measures to enforce the state’s authority, reviewing the achievements made in this area, as well as measures to control unregistered foreign presence.

The Minister of Defense revealed the damage caused by the presence of foreigners in Khartoum State and their participation in fighting with the rebels, calling on citizens to adhere to the directives of the security agencies concerned with maintaining security and not to deal with foreigners outside the jurisdiction of the competent authorities.

His Excellency added that the committee is keen to provide court and prosecution services and to seize vehicles. He expressed his thanks to the leaders of the armed forces, other regular forces, and armed movements who responded to the implementation of the committee’s decisions.