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Malik Agar, the Deputy Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council, in a recent interview with RT in Moscow, on Sunday, expressed Sudan's positive stance on its relations with Russia and its commitment to resolving the ongoing conflict within its borders. Agar highlighted that Russia's engagement with Sudan was solely based on bilateral relations, cooperation, and strategic ties, without 'vicious ambitions.'
“Russia has good relations with Sudan without vicious ambitions other than the bilateral relations, cooperation, and strategic ties,” Agar stated.
“We welcome all initiatives and good intentions to end the war in Sudan. There are many initiatives, including the Jeddah and African Union initiatives. What matters to us is that any initiative must be addressed to the Sudanese state, and that’s exactly what Russia is doing. The Russian ambassador is still in Khartoum, unlike ambassadors of other countries,” he continued.
The Deputy Chairman emphasised Sudan's openness to various initiatives aimed at bringing an end to the war ravaging the nation. He specifically mentioned the Jeddah and African Union initiatives as potential avenues for progress.
Addressing the issue of deploying international forces in Sudan, particularly in Khartoum, Agar voiced his reservations. He viewed such initiatives as potential acts of occupation that undermine Sudan's sovereignty.
“Any initiative that calls for deploying forces in Sudan and turning Khartoum into a demilitarised zone, we think it is a kind of occupation that disrespects Sudan. We judge any initiative by its respect to the Sudanese sovereignty.”
According to Agar, the ongoing conflict in Sudan has taken a toll on its people and infrastructure, with residential buildings and public facilities becoming victims of the war. While Agar acknowledged that violations have occurred, he stressed the importance of the UN accurately identifying the responsible parties rather than painting all factions with a broad brush.
“We blame the UN for not calling things by their names and being neutral. There are national institutions that have been occupied, residential buildings and public facilities that have been secured before the war. During the war, violations occur,” Agar stated.
“But we hope the UN would point to the real violator rather than accusing all parties,” he concluded.
According to local media, around 3,000 people have been killed since the conflict erupted in April.
As many as 2.2 million people inside Sudan have reportedly been displaced since the fighting began, with 645,000 others fleeing into neighbouring nations.
The conflict in Sudan is the latest phase in a power struggle between the country’s army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF of deputy leader General 'Hemedti' Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo.
A military council has run the country since a coup in 2021, although there have been tensions between the two generals over the country’s direction, the integration of the RSF into the army, and the planned transition to civilian rule.
The council of generals took over from a joint military-civilian government, which ousted President Omar al-Bashir in 2019.
Russia: Moscow ‘has good relations with Sudan without vicious ambitions’ - Deputy head of country's Transitional Sovereignty Council
Malik Agar, the Deputy Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council, in a recent interview with RT in Moscow, on Sunday, expressed Sudan's positive stance on its relations with Russia and its commitment to resolving the ongoing conflict within its borders. Agar highlighted that Russia's engagement with Sudan was solely based on bilateral relations, cooperation, and strategic ties, without 'vicious ambitions.'
“Russia has good relations with Sudan without vicious ambitions other than the bilateral relations, cooperation, and strategic ties,” Agar stated.
“We welcome all initiatives and good intentions to end the war in Sudan. There are many initiatives, including the Jeddah and African Union initiatives. What matters to us is that any initiative must be addressed to the Sudanese state, and that’s exactly what Russia is doing. The Russian ambassador is still in Khartoum, unlike ambassadors of other countries,” he continued.
The Deputy Chairman emphasised Sudan's openness to various initiatives aimed at bringing an end to the war ravaging the nation. He specifically mentioned the Jeddah and African Union initiatives as potential avenues for progress.
Addressing the issue of deploying international forces in Sudan, particularly in Khartoum, Agar voiced his reservations. He viewed such initiatives as potential acts of occupation that undermine Sudan's sovereignty.
“Any initiative that calls for deploying forces in Sudan and turning Khartoum into a demilitarised zone, we think it is a kind of occupation that disrespects Sudan. We judge any initiative by its respect to the Sudanese sovereignty.”
According to Agar, the ongoing conflict in Sudan has taken a toll on its people and infrastructure, with residential buildings and public facilities becoming victims of the war. While Agar acknowledged that violations have occurred, he stressed the importance of the UN accurately identifying the responsible parties rather than painting all factions with a broad brush.
“We blame the UN for not calling things by their names and being neutral. There are national institutions that have been occupied, residential buildings and public facilities that have been secured before the war. During the war, violations occur,” Agar stated.
“But we hope the UN would point to the real violator rather than accusing all parties,” he concluded.
According to local media, around 3,000 people have been killed since the conflict erupted in April.
As many as 2.2 million people inside Sudan have reportedly been displaced since the fighting began, with 645,000 others fleeing into neighbouring nations.
The conflict in Sudan is the latest phase in a power struggle between the country’s army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF of deputy leader General 'Hemedti' Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo.
A military council has run the country since a coup in 2021, although there have been tensions between the two generals over the country’s direction, the integration of the RSF into the army, and the planned transition to civilian rule.
The council of generals took over from a joint military-civilian government, which ousted President Omar al-Bashir in 2019.
Mandatory credit: No access EU media / EU territory
Malik Agar, the Deputy Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council, in a recent interview with RT in Moscow, on Sunday, expressed Sudan's positive stance on its relations with Russia and its commitment to resolving the ongoing conflict within its borders. Agar highlighted that Russia's engagement with Sudan was solely based on bilateral relations, cooperation, and strategic ties, without 'vicious ambitions.'
“Russia has good relations with Sudan without vicious ambitions other than the bilateral relations, cooperation, and strategic ties,” Agar stated.
“We welcome all initiatives and good intentions to end the war in Sudan. There are many initiatives, including the Jeddah and African Union initiatives. What matters to us is that any initiative must be addressed to the Sudanese state, and that’s exactly what Russia is doing. The Russian ambassador is still in Khartoum, unlike ambassadors of other countries,” he continued.
The Deputy Chairman emphasised Sudan's openness to various initiatives aimed at bringing an end to the war ravaging the nation. He specifically mentioned the Jeddah and African Union initiatives as potential avenues for progress.
Addressing the issue of deploying international forces in Sudan, particularly in Khartoum, Agar voiced his reservations. He viewed such initiatives as potential acts of occupation that undermine Sudan's sovereignty.
“Any initiative that calls for deploying forces in Sudan and turning Khartoum into a demilitarised zone, we think it is a kind of occupation that disrespects Sudan. We judge any initiative by its respect to the Sudanese sovereignty.”
According to Agar, the ongoing conflict in Sudan has taken a toll on its people and infrastructure, with residential buildings and public facilities becoming victims of the war. While Agar acknowledged that violations have occurred, he stressed the importance of the UN accurately identifying the responsible parties rather than painting all factions with a broad brush.
“We blame the UN for not calling things by their names and being neutral. There are national institutions that have been occupied, residential buildings and public facilities that have been secured before the war. During the war, violations occur,” Agar stated.
“But we hope the UN would point to the real violator rather than accusing all parties,” he concluded.
According to local media, around 3,000 people have been killed since the conflict erupted in April.
As many as 2.2 million people inside Sudan have reportedly been displaced since the fighting began, with 645,000 others fleeing into neighbouring nations.
The conflict in Sudan is the latest phase in a power struggle between the country’s army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF of deputy leader General 'Hemedti' Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo.
A military council has run the country since a coup in 2021, although there have been tensions between the two generals over the country’s direction, the integration of the RSF into the army, and the planned transition to civilian rule.
The council of generals took over from a joint military-civilian government, which ousted President Omar al-Bashir in 2019.