SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Multiple sources - Tensions between military and civilians in Sudan govt worsen as security is removed

27/9/2021: Multiple sources - Tensions between military and civilians in Sudan govt worsen as security is removed

• Radio Dabanga

• Sudan Tribune

The crisis between the military and civilian components of the Sudanese government worsened after Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and head of the Sovereign Council, Lt. Gen. Abdulfattah al-Burhan, withdrew security forces  charged with protecting the offices of the  Empowerment Removal Committee.

Hundreds of activists responded to the Committees call-to-action by turning up at its Khartoum offices declaring their readiness to fill the security vacuum. Committee head and Sovereign Council member Mohammed al-Faki said the building would turn into a centre of confrontation and resistance if necessary.

Minister of Cabinet Affairs Khaled Omar said that the withdrawal of the guards is part of a series of developments aimed at undermining the transitional period.  

In a “confrontational” tone, Rapid Support Forces commander and Sovereign Council deputy chairman Himedti said: “the international community cannot threaten us…it was civilians that blocked the streets…the armed forces are not responsible for the insecurity”.