Sudan Interior Minister Vows to Combat Insubordination among Police Forces

Sudanese police officers stand guard in Khartoum on April 10, 2010. (AFP)
Sudanese police officers stand guard in Khartoum on April 10, 2010. (AFP)
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Sudan Interior Minister Vows to Combat Insubordination among Police Forces

Sudanese police officers stand guard in Khartoum on April 10, 2010. (AFP)
Sudanese police officers stand guard in Khartoum on April 10, 2010. (AFP)

Sudan’s Interior Minister Lt. Gen. Izz-Eddin Al-Sheikh vowed to fight insubordination within the police after a group of officers protested against low wages and deteriorating living conditions.

During a general meeting arranged on Monday by Al-Sheikh and the director-general of the police forces in the capital’s Tahrir Square, some police officers were given an ultimatum of either resigning or continuing to serve.

“Any police officer who does not want to work must submit his resignation,” Al-Sheikh told them firmly.

“The country will not break down for any individual, especially since the police force has a glorious and extensive history,” the minister explained, adding that the force’s “march forward will not be set back for a single person.”

“Both the government and the Interior Ministry attach great importance to the police force and will announce pay raises for all personnel,” revealed Al-Sheikh.

He moved on to welcome unhappy officers regardless of their choices of either staying or leaving and called on the force to practice the highest levels of discipline, duty, and respect for the leadership and state.

At the meeting, attended by Khartoum Governor Ayman Nimr and a host of senior police officials, Al-Sheikh reaffirmed a commitment to provide officers with the means to live decently and that a salary increase was on the horizon.

However, the wage hike needs to take into consideration the economic conditions and challenges facing the country.

“Police forces are disciplined and will continue their duties despite the difficulties facing the country,” reaffirmed Al-Sheikh.

On Monday, Nimr held an emergency meeting in which he ordered paying a bonus to all officers on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha holiday, which will be observed in mid-July.

Police Forces Director General Lt.-Gen. Khaled Mahdi Ibrahim reiterated a keenness for preserving the rights of officers, such as “providing them with legal protection, so they can perform their duties in maintaining security and protecting the homeland.”



Egypt, Türkiye Agree to Establish Joint University in Cairo

The Egyptian-Turkish delegations meet at the Egyptian education ministry in Cairo: Photo: President of Türkiye’s Higher Education Council account on X
The Egyptian-Turkish delegations meet at the Egyptian education ministry in Cairo: Photo: President of Türkiye’s Higher Education Council account on X
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Egypt, Türkiye Agree to Establish Joint University in Cairo

The Egyptian-Turkish delegations meet at the Egyptian education ministry in Cairo: Photo: President of Türkiye’s Higher Education Council account on X
The Egyptian-Turkish delegations meet at the Egyptian education ministry in Cairo: Photo: President of Türkiye’s Higher Education Council account on X

Egypt and Türkiye have agreed to collaborate on the establishment of a joint university in Cairo in implementation of the memorandum of understanding signed during Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s visit to Ankara on September 4.

President of Türkiye’s Higher Education Council (YOK) Erol Ozvar said Thursday that the two countries are keen to consolidate collaboration in different areas, including education.

During a visit to Cairo, Ozvar described the agreement to establish the university as “one of the most crucial steps taken by both states in recent years.” He indicated that a mutual council will be formed to oversee the process, with the names of the council members to be announced in due course.

Ozvar revealed that he held discussions with the Egyptian education minister, Mohamed Ayman Ashour, to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Ozvar also noted that they discussed the possibility of holding an annual forum between Turkish and Egyptian universities. “By bringing together universities from both countries in both Türkiye and Egypt, these gatherings would provide a platform for rectors and faculty members to share ideas, experiences, and best practices,” he said.