Al-Burhan Stresses Need to End Military Presence in Khartoum

President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, underscored the need to end manifestations of military presence inside Khartoum, reaffirming the state’s support for the capital’s security plans.

Al-Burhan affirmed the government’s backing for Khartoum State’s security strategy, calling for strengthened capabilities of the regular forces tasked with securing the capital through the provision of advanced electronic surveillance technologies and enhanced technical capacity-building and training for forces involved in maintaining security.

On Monday, the TSC President chaired a meeting of the Khartoum State Security Affairs Coordination Committee, attended by Khartoum Wali Ahmed Othman and committee members.
The meeting reviewed the overall security situation in the state, current challenges, and ongoing efforts to extend security and stability and enforce the authority of the state.

He said the support for Khartoum’s security plans falls within the broader framework of state efforts to restore security, consolidate stability, and create conditions conducive to the return of residents and the resumption of normal life.

Al-Burhan stressed the importance of tight coordination among the various regular and executive bodies to raise the efficiency of security performance and ensure rapid response to potential threats.

He directed the Khartoum State Security Committee to introduce new and innovative mechanisms to secure the capital, particularly ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, which typically sees increased commercial and social activity. He underscored the need to reinforce the security posture during this period, secure markets, gathering points, and vital facilities, and safeguard public safety.

The TSC President also called for moving forward with the enforcement of decisions banning the movement of unregistered vehicles lacking license plates, ending military manifestations within the capital, and continuing efforts to remove informal settlements and prevent any spillovers. He further urged the continuation of campaigns to regulate irregular foreign presence in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.