Hemedti Warns Withdrawal from Framework Agreement Would Lead to Chaos in Sudan

Deputy head of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo (AFP)
Deputy head of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo (AFP)
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Hemedti Warns Withdrawal from Framework Agreement Would Lead to Chaos in Sudan

Deputy head of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo (AFP)
Deputy head of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo (AFP)

The deputy head of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council, Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, has warned against withdrawing from the framework agreement, saying it would lead to chaos in the country.

Dagalo reiterated his support for the agreement as the country's only way out of its crisis, noting that the Oct. 25 military coup failed to achieve its goals with the announcement.

Dagalo, known as Hemedti, spoke at a public event in North Khartoum. He denied claims attributing the agreement to him, saying other parties drafted and prepared it.

He recalled being in Darfur during the discussions to formulate the agreement.

Dagalo revealed that he signed another document with Abdulfattah al-Burhan, which he did not specify. It could likely be the draft transitional constitution prepared by the Bar Association.

He referred to the statements of Burhan and a member of the Sovereign Council, Shamseddine Kabbashi, which belittled the framework agreement and its parties, calling on them to keep their promises.

Hemedti revealed "a disparity" between him and the rest of the members of the Sovereign Council on the framework agreement, ridiculing the possibility of the coup maintaining power.

"We have not been able to form a government for more than 13 months," said Hemedti, calling on all parties to complete the framework agreement if they do not want to create instability in Sudan.

Hemedti called for proceeding with the agreement, which received international, regional, and Gulf support, warning that the government cannot pay wages and has no resources.

He referred to the pledges of international donors to support the transition by assisting the civil government established under the agreement, reaffirming the participation of all military parties in it.

Hemedti asserted they would proceed with the agreement, calling all parties to form a cabinet.

Earlier, Burhan stated that the army would not move forward with the agreement with one party, explaining that a particular party should only promote it with the others.

Later, Kabbashi reiterated Burhan's statement, saying the forces that signed the agreement were insufficient.

Observers considered the statements a withdrawal from the framework agreement signed between civilians, the armed forces, and the Rapid Support Forces on Dec. 5.



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.”