Doha – Sudan Events
The Sudanese Embassy in Qatar held a comprehensive media briefing on Sunday regarding the latest developments in Sudan. The briefing was delivered by Charge d’Affaires Ambassador Mohamed Mirghani, with the participation of Embassy Advisor Abdel Hakim Jaafar Al-Mahdi and Military Attaché Brigadier General Yasser Al-Tayeb Hassan. The event was attended by representatives of the Sudanese community, journalists, and those interested in Sudanese affairs.
Ambassador Mirghani began by outlining the background of the current conflict, recalling the coup attempt launched by the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on April 15, 2023. He said the attempt later escalated into an armed rebellion externally supported with funding, weapons, and political and media cover, aimed at dismantling the state and undermining its security and stability. He stressed that the Sudanese Armed Forces had fulfilled their constitutional duty to protect the nation and repel the insurgents.
He addressed the formation of a civilian technocratic government headed by Dr. Kamal Idris on May 19, 2025, in implementation of the roadmap announced by Sovereignty Council Chairman General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan. He noted that the government had already begun restoring essential services—such as water, electricity, healthcare, and education—and had received broad regional and international support from the United Nations, the African Union, and the Arab League.
The ambassador emphasized that the Sudanese government now exercises control over more than 75% of the country’s territory and is working to return displaced persons, reopen roads, and operate public service institutions. This includes reopening police stations in Khartoum, resuming operations in hospitals and water and power plants, and enabling several ministries to resume work from the capital.
Responding to the RSF’s July announcement of a so-called “parallel authority,” Ambassador Mirghani stressed that this move—widely rejected internationally—posed a threat to Sudan’s unity. He welcomed the positions of the African Union Peace and Security Council, the Arab League, and the United Nations, all of which reaffirmed recognition solely of the Sovereignty Council and the legitimate civilian government.
He also warned against the rebel militia’s attempts to tarnish the image of the state and the armed forces, affirming the Sudanese army’s commitment to the laws of war and international humanitarian law, and firmly denying any use of prohibited weapons. Meanwhile, he noted, the militia continues to target civilians and commit atrocities amounting to crimes against humanity and genocide in several areas.
The ambassador concluded by reaffirming Sudan’s determination to restore security and stability, urging the international community to support the country’s unity and sovereignty and to confront armed rebel groups in the interest of regional and international peace.
