Khartoum:Director-General of the Sudanese Police Forces, Lieutenant General (Police) Amir Abdel-Moneim Fadl, engaged in discussions with a delegation from the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) to enhance cooperation and develop security capabilities. The talks focused on the role of police in peacekeeping operations and their support for stability in conflict zones.
According to Sudan News Agency, the meeting was held at the Ministry of Interior headquarters in Khartoum and was attended by EASF Director Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga and members of the force's Senior Council, along with representatives from participating countries.
The discussions highlighted the importance of deploying police and civilian personnel to peacekeeping missions, given their critical role in supporting security and maintaining stability. The meeting also addressed strategies for developing police institutions' capacities to tackle complex security challenges.
Further emphasis was placed on the continuous training and capacity-building of police personnel to enhance their readiness for operating in conflict-affected environments. The role of United Nations missions in strengthening police and institutional capacities was also underscored.
Additionally, the meeting underscored the necessity of regularly evaluating police performance to improve efficiency and operational effectiveness, aiming to achieve the objectives of peacekeeping operations. This initiative is part of broader efforts to explore cooperation opportunities between the Sudanese Police Forces and the Eastern Africa Standby Force in training, capacity-building, and reinforcing the contribution of police institutions to security and stability.