Attorney General in Khartoum: Resolving Militia Violations with the Sword of Law

Sudan Events – Agencies
The Attorney General, Maulana Al-Fatih Mohamed Issa Taifour, who also heads the National Committee for Investigating Violations of National Law and International Humanitarian Law, has arrived in Khartoum as part of his inspection tours of public prosecutions in the capital and the states. He was accompanied by the Deputy Attorney General, Maulana Yasser Mohamed Ahmed, members of the National Investigation Committee, and several senior officials from the Public Prosecution.

Security Committee Meeting:

During his visit, the Attorney General held a briefing meeting with the Khartoum State Security Committee, attended by Ahmed Othman Hamza, the state’s governor. The meeting addressed the progress of criminal investigations, the challenges facing them, and the means to resolve these issues through coordination with the relevant authorities.

Visit to Police and Prosecution Headquarters:

Attorney General Taifour also visited the Khartoum State Police Headquarters, where he met with senior police and prosecution officials to discuss several key issues related to justice and law enforcement. This was part of ongoing coordination meetings between the justice and law enforcement agencies.

The Attorney General explained that the visit aimed to review legal procedures, refer filed cases to trial, and assess the conditions of detainees in prisons and other legal detention facilities. The goal is to identify obstacles and work to resolve them through continuous coordination.

Police Deployment:

Taifour noted that the state police have expanded their presence to cover new areas, including Greater Omdurman, and are currently operating in Bahri and East Nile. The prosecution is expected to reach these areas within the next two days, coinciding with the police deployment. Courts will follow shortly after, contributing to the enforcement of justice and the strengthening of the rule of law.

He confirmed that coordination is ongoing with the judiciary, represented by the Chief Justice and the heads of courts in various states. He emphasized the need for scientific thinking and appropriate solutions to address emerging challenges, especially the unprecedented crimes and violations committed during the war.

The Attorney General reassured citizens that the justice institutions, including the police, prosecution, and judiciary, are working diligently to uphold justice and reinforce the rule of law. He praised the role of the police and other security agencies, including intelligence services, in preventing crime, which eases the burden on the justice system.

Taifour stated that coordination meetings will continue at all levels, led by the Ministry of Interior, the police, the public prosecution, and the judiciary, to ensure justice and stability in the country.

Scale of Violations:

The Attorney General, as head of the National Committee for Investigating Violations of National Law and International Humanitarian Law, assessed the extent of violations committed by rebel forces during their control of the military zone in Qari.

He was accompanied during the inspection tour by Ahmed Othman Hamza, the Governor of Khartoum, Deputy Attorney General Yasser Ahmed Mohamed, and members of the committee.

Mass Grave:

During the visit, the Attorney General inspected a site used by rebel forces to detain civilians under harsh and inhumane conditions, which violated international human rights standards.

The delegation also visited a mass grave near the detention site, containing over 500 unidentified graves—a scene reflecting the severity of the violations.

Drug Factory:

In a serious development, the Attorney General also inspected a fully equipped factory for producing Pentagon drugs. The factory was outfitted with modern, high-capacity machinery and stocked with large quantities of raw materials used in drug manufacturing.

Expedited Investigation:

The Attorney General instructed for the acceleration of criminal investigations related to this case and for the prosecution of those responsible at both local and international levels.

Visit to Al-Jaili Refinery:

Taifour also visited the Al-Jaili Oil Refinery, where he assessed the damage and violations inflicted on the facility. The refinery’s operating engineers provided a detailed briefing on the significant damage to operating machinery. The Attorney General ordered a comprehensive investigation into all the violations and the prosecution of those involved according to the law.

Source: “Sudanese Echoes”