RIYADH: Nearly three years after an outbreak of violence plunged Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters, the Sudanese military has regained momentum against the rebels, who are on the verge of defeat, according to Sudanese Defense Minister Hassan Kabroun.
Speaking exclusively with Arab News in Riyadh, he said the Sudanese Armed Forces was now on the offensive. “I am pleased, and fully confident, to convey good news to the entire world,” he said.
“SAF, with their proud history, and with the support of friendly states, are advancing at a rapid pace toward eliminating the rebellion, now reeling and confined to a limited number of remaining strongholds.”
Kabroun said the Rapid Support Forces’ approaching defeat would open the door to a political transition.
“This will allow Sudan’s state leadership to begin the process of peaceful democratic transition during a transitional phase led by a civilian government safeguarded by SAF,” he said, adding that the process would culminate in “free, fair, and transparent general elections acceptable to the Sudanese people.”
