Khartoum: Minister of Interior Lt. Gen. (Police) Khalil Pasha Sayreen has revealed sustained directives for the immediate deployment of police forces to all liberated locations in Khartoum State to secure and normalize life for citizens returning to Khartoum.
According to Sudan News Agency, during the 23rd regular forum of the Ministry of Culture and Information, the Minister stated that police forces have been deployed in the seven localities of Khartoum, with the operational rate of stations and sections reaching 91%, as confirmed by field visits and official statistics. Specifically, 19 stations are operational in Khartoum Locality out of a total of 21, while 14 stations are operational in East Nile Locality. Furthermore, 10 stations are operational in Bahri Locality, 10 in Omdurman Locality out of 14, and nine in Ombada Locality out of 11. All stations in Karari and Jebel Awliya Localities are functioning at 100% capacity.
The Minister explained that some militia pockets remain in areas west and south of Omdurman, which will be addressed and eliminated soon. The Facilities Security Corporation has relocated to Khartoum due to the urgent need to secure government headquarters and diplomatic missions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved diplomatic missions’ visits to Khartoum to inspect their headquarters and ensure safety in preparation for their return.
Sayreen noted the extensive damage to government institutions and facilities, particularly police facilities, during their visit to Khartoum. The greatest damage was observed at the Civil Defense Directorate, where warehouses were deliberately burned. The Omar Sawi Complex also suffered fires on both the western and eastern sides. Additionally, the Rabat University building, the Police College, and the Customs and Container Corporation experienced damage.
The visit, accompanied by police commanders and directors, achieved its objectives, including inspections of the Prisons Authority, the Ministry of Interior headquarters, Kober Prison, the Civil Defense, Customs, Wildlife, and the State Police Headquarters.
The Minister highlighted that the four-day visit included the first meeting of the Khartoum State Security Coordination Committee at the state headquarters since the outbreak of the Dignity War.
The international community is reportedly seeking to exploit the issue of the civilian protection mechanism. The Ministry of Interior is actively working to fill this gap, taking practical steps towards this matter and reaffirming commitment to the Geneva Convention. However, the militia has not adhered to the agreement. The activation of this mechanism is seen as a means to prevent foreign interference.