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RSF Seize Fourth Sudanese Army Division in Darfur

A snapshot from a video broadcasted by the RSF depicting their forces at the headquarters of the 20th Infantry Division in El Daein, Darfur (Asharq Al-Awsat)
A snapshot from a video broadcasted by the RSF depicting their forces at the headquarters of the 20th Infantry Division in El Daein, Darfur (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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RSF Seize Fourth Sudanese Army Division in Darfur

A snapshot from a video broadcasted by the RSF depicting their forces at the headquarters of the 20th Infantry Division in El Daein, Darfur (Asharq Al-Awsat)
A snapshot from a video broadcasted by the RSF depicting their forces at the headquarters of the 20th Infantry Division in El Daein, Darfur (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan announced on Tuesday their successful takeover of the 20th Infantry Division, a unit belonging to the Sudanese Army that is located outside the city of El Daein in the state of Darfur.
This marks the fourth military division which has been subdued by the RSF in the western part of the country.
“We assure the people of East Darfur and all of Sudan that El Daein will remain secure under the protection of our brave forces, following the expulsion of the forces loyal to Al-Burhan,” the RSF said in a statement released on “X.”
El-Daein had witnessed intense clashes on Monday between the Sudanese Army and the RSF, following days of tension between the two parties.
However, media reports quoted witnesses confirming that the army forces withdrew from the 20th Infantry Division in accordance with an agreement with tribal leaders in East Darfur.
This withdrawal was aimed at safeguarding the lives of hundreds of thousands of civilians who had fled the region’s cities after the RSF insisted on attacking the division.
The RSF announced that their forces “achieved a new victory in their continuous string of triumphs by liberating the 20th Infantry Division in the city of El Daein in East Darfur.”
There has been no official comment from the army amid circulating reports about the withdrawal of its forces from the military standoff.
Unexpectedly, a sudden outbreak of fighting erupted between the Sudanese Army and the RSF in mid-April, following weeks of escalating tensions between the two factions.
This conflict unfolded at a time when military and civilian entities were finalizing the details of an internationally-supported political process.

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Islamabad: 50,000 Pakistanis Are Missing in Iraq

Every year, millions of Shiites flock to religious sites in Iraq’s Najaf and Karbala. (EPA)
Every year, millions of Shiites flock to religious sites in Iraq’s Najaf and Karbala. (EPA)
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Islamabad: 50,000 Pakistanis Are Missing in Iraq

Every year, millions of Shiites flock to religious sites in Iraq’s Najaf and Karbala. (EPA)
Every year, millions of Shiites flock to religious sites in Iraq’s Najaf and Karbala. (EPA)

Pakistan’s Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain sparked controversy when he revealed that 50,000 Pakistanis have gone missing in Iraq over the years.

He urged the Baghdad government to immediately launch a probe into how the Pakistanis entered Iraq to visit religious sites during the month of Muharram, he was quoted as saying by Pakistan’s Ummat newspaper.

Islamabad is investigating how people have traveled outside Pakistan through illegal means, he remarked.

The permanent committee for religious affairs and interfaith harmony has since proposed new policies for trips to holy sites in foreign countries, including Iraq.

In Iraq, the minister’s comments drew mockery and condemnation on social media and sparked renewed debate over illegal workers in the country.

Politician Mishaan al-Juburi urged the government to make a statement over Hussain’s comments, warning that they may impact security and the labor force.

Hussain’s comments coincided with Iraqi police announcing the arrest of six Pakistanis in Baghdad on charges of theft.

Previously, military intelligence also announced the arrest of a nine-member Pakistani kidnapping and extortion gang in Baghdad. The gang had kidnapped foreigners for ransom.

Meanwhile, Labor Minister Ahmed al-Asadi expressed his concern and condemnation over the increasing number of illegal workers in Iraq.

He said his ministry will investigate the disappearance of the Pakistanis.

He confirmed that several tourists, including Pakistanis, have flocked to Iraq in recent days, and many have taken up employment without the necessary legal permits.

He warned that this phenomenon is negatively impacting the national economy.

The ministry will not be lenient in taking the necessary legal measures against the violators, he vowed.

Iraq welcomes all tourists, whether they are here on a religious visit or otherwise, but they must respect local laws and regulations, declared Asadi.

Every year, millions of Shiites flock to religious sites in Iraq’s Najaf and Karbala.