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Published on 2024-04-18 06:24:03
On April 17, 2024, Sudan’s Council of Ministers made a surprising announcement by dismissing Foreign Minister Ali Al-Sadiq and the governors of the eastern states of Gedaref and Kassala. The specific reasons behind these changes were not publicly disclosed by the government. However, the timing of Al-Sadiq’s dismissal raised questions, especially given the ongoing international scrutiny of the Sudanese conflict.
Ali Al-Sadiq was appointed Foreign Minister after the October 2021 military coup and faced criticism for his handling of the government’s communication regarding the conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that began in April 2023. As a result, he was replaced by Hussein Awad, who currently serves as the undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In Gedaref, retired Major General Mohamed Ahmed Hassan was appointed as the new governor. He is a well-known military figure who previously served as the mayor of a border town with Ethiopia and survived a plane crash that tragically killed the former Gedaref governor.
In Kassala, Major General Al-Sadiq Mohamed will take over as the governor, replacing Mohamed Musa. Musa’s dismissal was reportedly due to his refusal to cooperate with the Native Administration, which led to tension with a prominent leader of the Hadandawa tribe.
It is unclear what motivated these sudden changes in leadership within the Sudanese government. The dismissals come at a critical time as the country continues to grapple with internal conflict and faces international pressure to address human rights violations and humanitarian concerns.
The decision to replace key government officials, including the Foreign Minister and governors of Gedaref and Kassala, suggests a broader reorganization within the Sudanese government. It remains to be seen how these changes will impact ongoing efforts to address the conflict and restore stability in the region.
As Sudan navigates through these turbulent times, the international community will be closely monitoring the government’s actions and decisions. The dismissal of Ali Al-Sadiq and the governors of Gedaref and Kassala marks a significant shift in the country’s leadership and raises questions about the future direction of Sudan’s political landscape.
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