Khartoum: President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, oversaw the handover of the Chief of Staff position from General Mohamed Othman Al-Hussein to General Yassir Abdal-Rahman Al-Atta. This transition marks a significant event in the military leadership, reflecting the ongoing efforts to renew institutional performance and maintain state stability.According to Sudan News Agency, General Al-Burhan described the leadership transition as a core military tradition crucial for the renewal of institutional performance. He emphasized that the armed forces remain the backbone of state stability. Al-Burhan attributed General Al-Atta's appointment to his exemplary battlefield leadership and dismissed any regional considerations in the decision, while also commending the outgoing Chief of Staff, General Al-Hussein, for his role in securing important victories.General Yassir Abdal-Rahman Al-Atta, the newly appointed Chief of Staff , pledged to continue on the strategic path set by his predecessors. He characterized the ongoing conflict as a national battle and committed to achieving a decisive victory. General Al-Atta highlighted his plans to integrate allied forces into a unified national army, ensuring a more cohesive military structure.Outgoing Chief of Staff General Mohamed Othman Al-Hussein reflected on his tenure, noting that during the early stages of the war, the armed forces prioritized securing leadership and key strategic sites. This focus eventually allowed for the provision of combat support to various units, leading to operational gains and the recapture of sovereign areas.
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