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Egyptian Chief of Staff Praises Role of Army in Restoring Security in Sinai

The Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Army, Lieutenant-General Osama Askar, during the Bashir 22 project (Military spokesman)
The Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Army, Lieutenant-General Osama Askar, during the Bashir 22 project (Military spokesman)
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Egyptian Chief of Staff Praises Role of Army in Restoring Security in Sinai

The Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Army, Lieutenant-General Osama Askar, during the Bashir 22 project (Military spokesman)
The Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Army, Lieutenant-General Osama Askar, during the Bashir 22 project (Military spokesman)

The Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Army, Lieutenant-General Osama Askar, praised the role of the armed forces in restoring stability and security in Sinai.

Askar relayed the “greetings and appreciation” of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Defense Minister Mohamed Zaki for the “heroic role” the forces have manifested in North Sinai.

The Chief of Staff spoke at the training project (Bashir 22), which is being conducted by armored units of the Second Field Army. It comes within the framework of the annual combat training plan for units of the armed forces.

A military statement noted that Askar discussed the procedures with the commanders and officers to ensure they fully understood and implemented all the tasks assigned to them with high professionalism.

Terrorist attacks of militants affiliated with ISIS decreased in North Sinai after years of persistent army operations.

Al-Sisi has repeatedly declared that cleansing the country of terrorism, and the “development of Sinai, come as top priority for the political leadership.”

The government is setting very ambitious plans for projects in North Sinai.

In 2019, Sisi said the investment of the projects in Sinai is estimated at EGP800 billion.

Egypt hopes the development of Port Said, Ismailia, and Suez and the governorates of North and South Sinai will create an integrated economic cluster and help the region become an attractive location for investment.

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Sudan: Burhan Pledges to Continue Fighting, Arm Civilians

Taqadum called on both parties involved in the Sudanese conflict to adhere to international laws and the agreements made in Jeddah. (Photo: AFP)
Taqadum called on both parties involved in the Sudanese conflict to adhere to international laws and the agreements made in Jeddah. (Photo: AFP)
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Sudan: Burhan Pledges to Continue Fighting, Arm Civilians

Taqadum called on both parties involved in the Sudanese conflict to adhere to international laws and the agreements made in Jeddah. (Photo: AFP)
Taqadum called on both parties involved in the Sudanese conflict to adhere to international laws and the agreements made in Jeddah. (Photo: AFP)

Sudanese Armed Forces Chief and Sovereign Council Chairman General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan pledged to continue the fighting against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) until their complete defeat, rejecting any form of negotiations.
Addressing crowds on Thursday, Al-Burhan said that the army is ready to arm civilians wishing to participate in the combat.
Meanwhile, the US Treasury Department Thursday announced sanctions on Sudanese Armed Forces weapon procurement director Mirghani Idris Suleiman.
The man was sanctioned for efforts to acquire weapons for the Sudanese Armed Forces to use in the ongoing war with the Rapid Support Forces.
“Today's action underscores the essential role that key individuals like Mirghani Idris Suleiman have played in procuring weapons, perpetuating violence, and prolonging the fighting in Sudan,” said the Treasury Department's Bradley T. Smith in a statement.
He continued: “The United States is committed to disrupting the ability of both sides in this conflict to procure weapons and external financing that undermine the possibility of a peaceful resolution.”
The Treasury Department’s Thursday statement further said: “Idris has been at the center of weapons deals that have fueled the brutality and scale of the war, serving as Director General of Defense Industries System, the SAF's primary weapons production and procurement arm.”
Meanwhile, the Sudanese army regained control of the cities of Al-Dindar and Al-Suki last Wednesday and Thursday, along with several surrounding villages in Sennar State, located in the southeast of the country.
The Taqadum Civil Democratic Forces Coordination stated on Thursday that it is following with deep concern the developments in the eastern part of Al-Jazirah state and the widespread violations occurring in the cities of Rufaa, Tamboul, and Al-Hilaliya, along with several other villages that have been subjected to extensive terrorizing operations.
The statement mentioned widespread looting, some of which targeted major markets that are a lifeline for many areas in eastern and northern Al-Jazirah, exacerbating the humanitarian situation and resulting in large-scale displacement from the region.
Taqadum called on both parties involved in the Sudanese conflict to adhere to international laws and the agreements made in Jeddah, especially the principle of civilian protection and ensuring civilians’ safety.
It urged active local, regional, and international forces to continue exerting pressure on both warring sides in Sudan to end the conflict immediately, initiate serious ceasefire efforts, and work toward establishing a new era that moves the country away from cycles of war and coups and toward a path of civil democratic transition, ultimately achieving a state of freedom, justice, and peace.