Khartoum State Police Director, Lt. Gen. Amir Abdelmonem Fadl, announced the launch of a pilot phase of the “999” emergency police hotline, coinciding with the implementation of 15 security cordons aimed at curbing crime and restoring safety in the capital as normal life gradually resumes.
Fadl revealed that more than 408 counterfeit printing machines were confiscated and handed over to the Central Bank of Sudan, which had been used in forging the national currency. He emphasized the ongoing implementation of security plans across the capital, including fixed and mobile patrols, joint operations, and the installation of surveillance cameras in high-risk areas, as part of preventive efforts to curb crime before it occurs.
Meanwhile, Minister of Justice Abdallah Diraf, in a meeting with police leadership in Khartoum, called for expedited legal proceedings, including the establishment of special courts and prosecution units to ensure swift justice—particularly in cases involving collaboration with rebel militias and human rights violations during the occupation of Khartoum.
Diraf stressed the need to hold accountable all individuals involved in or complicit with militia actions against civilians. He also highlighted the importance of ensuring legal protection for witnesses and equitable legal processes for defendants. He revealed that the next phase will include trials for those involved in crimes during militia control, noting reports of civilians betraying neighbors by providing militia with sensitive military and police information.
Diraf also announced recent amendments to the Cybercrimes Law to expand its scope to include hate speech and online incitement. He underscored the urgency of bringing perpetrators to justice through fair and transparent trials.
