SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Radio Dabanga - March supports civilian governor in Sudan’s Kassala

27/8/2020: Radio Dabanga - March supports civilian governor in Sudan’s Kassala

 Radio Dabanga report that thousands of Kassala residents ignored the curfew imposed by marching to demand the speedy arrival of Governor Saleh Ammar to the state, as two were killed, two were injured, and one went missing during tribal clashes in El Sawagi district in Kassala.

 The clashes were triggered by the recent appointment of Saleh Ammar, a member of the Beni Amer with a military background, was appointed civilian governor. The leaders of the Beja tribe categorically reject his appointment

 Arbab El Fadul, the acting governor of Kassala, said that “responding to the demands of the rejectionist group will open the door to more pressure and blackmail concerning important national issues, such as fighting corruption and removing the remnants of the old regime”.

 He emphasised that it is “impossible” to achieve consensus on any new governor at this stage, calling on the central government to urgently find a solution.