Hemeti Asserts Aims to Correct Path to Transition in Sudan

Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan met the head of UNITAMS Volker Perthes (SUNA)
Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan met the head of UNITAMS Volker Perthes (SUNA)
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Hemeti Asserts Aims to Correct Path to Transition in Sudan

Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan met the head of UNITAMS Volker Perthes (SUNA)
Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan met the head of UNITAMS Volker Perthes (SUNA)

Sudan's Deputy Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, said that the coup attempt was orchestrated by one person, without revealing his name.

Addressing officers and soldiers of the Rapid Support Forces in Karari, Dagalo indicated that the coup attempt had been well prepared secretly for months, noting that unnamed parties were involved to create sedition in the country.

Dagalo, also known as Hemeti, saluted the officers and soldiers of the armed forces who confronted the coup.

Hemeti stressed that there is no disagreement with the civilian component of the transitional government, but "we seek to correct the transitional path with the participation of all people, which is rejected by the parties that control the government in the country."

He pledged to bring the country to democratic rule through free and fair elections, following specific programs and procedures.

Various regular forces are committed to implementing the Juba Peace Agreement (JPA) and the provision of security arrangements, said Hemeti, noting that financial problems prevent the completion of the matter.

"We want peace to be achieved," he added, calling on the movements that did not sign the agreement to reach a national accord that would prevent war.

Hemeti called for granting immunity to the regular forces to protect the borders and national security, addressing the chaos in the country, and enacting laws to organize protests and demonstrations and protect police personnel.

Meanwhile, Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan met the head of the United Nations Integrated Transitional Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) Volker Perthes at the presidential palace in Khartoum on Tuesday.

Perthes described the meeting as "positive and constructive," saying it touched upon many outstanding issues, as well as developments in the current situation after the failure of the coup attempt.

"Progress on the transitional track necessitates cooperation and dialogue among all parties and components, including the military and civilian components and the armed struggle movements, to achieve the tasks of the transitional period in the country," Perthes was quoted as saying in the statement.

The UN official further commended the significant progress achieved in Sudan during the past two years.

He pointed to the tangible progress on the transitional track towards democracy, peace, stability, and justice, expressing hope that this consensus, which led to this progress, would not be lost.



Aoun: The Lebanese Are Exhausted and Cannot Endure Another War

President Joseph Aoun welcomes Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian at the presidential palace in Baabda on Thursday. (Lebanese Presidency)
President Joseph Aoun welcomes Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian at the presidential palace in Baabda on Thursday. (Lebanese Presidency)
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Aoun: The Lebanese Are Exhausted and Cannot Endure Another War

President Joseph Aoun welcomes Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian at the presidential palace in Baabda on Thursday. (Lebanese Presidency)
President Joseph Aoun welcomes Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian at the presidential palace in Baabda on Thursday. (Lebanese Presidency)

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun declared on Thursday that the country stands at a critical crossroads, stressing that unity, cooperation, and solidarity are essential to navigating the current phase.

“The Lebanese are tired,” Aoun said, “and they can no longer bear another war. We do not want to drag the country into more bloodshed. We have significant opportunities ahead, especially with our Arab brothers extending a hand. We must seize these chances and lift Lebanon out of its current state.”

He made his comments during a meeting with Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, who was accompanied by a delegation of regional muftis, at the Baabda presidential palace. The gathering also included Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.

Aoun voiced concern over some political actors who, he said, “lack a sense of responsibility and insist on spreading groundless rumors and fostering a negative atmosphere.”

He emphasized the important contributions of all Lebanese communities, particularly the Sunni community, which he said brings “two vital values to Lebanon: internal moderation and a firm affirmation of Lebanon’s Arab identity.”

In turn, Derian expressed his full support for Aoun, praising him as “a symbol of Lebanese unity and guardian of the Taif Agreement and the Constitution.”

He stressed that only national unity and adherence to state institutions can protect Lebanon at this critical juncture.

Derian condemned ongoing Israeli violations, calling for the full implementation of UN Resolution 1701, which he said has only been honored by the Lebanese side.

“Instead of proposing new agreements, we should insist on applying all provisions of this resolution,” he said.

Following the meeting, Derian echoed Berri’s optimism that the situation in the country is heading in a positive direction, despite public concern. He described Berri as a “genuine national guarantor” working diligently to protect Lebanon from war and resolve ongoing crises.

“We are optimistic and confident that any challenges can only be overcome through unity,” he added. “At Dar al-Fatwa, our message is clear: we speak not in sectarian terms, but in the language of national inclusion.”