Sudan .. The allocation of luxury cars for members of the "sovereign" raises anger and the Council explains

Infiniti luxury cars, which were allocated by the presidential palace in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, to the members of the sovereign council; sparked a wave of criticism and cynicism on social media platforms.

Twitter and Facebook tweets mocked members of the Sovereign Council riding luxury cars, amid a major economic downturn, torrential rains that killed citizens and demolished homes.

In a statement, the Sovereign Council was quick to clarify and describe inaccurate information on the issue.

"Some local media have reported on the ownership of Infiniti luxury cars by members of the Sovereign Council," the council said. "The council would like to confirm the inaccuracy of the information circulated. The limits of the Protocol to Council members, reflecting the prestige and sovereignty of the State. "

He added, "The sovereign council renews its keenness and commitment to employ state resources in their proper aspects, rationalize government spending, and achieve the aspirations of the Sudanese people."

Also on Monday, the office of Suleiman Council member Mohammed al-Faki Suleiman issued a statement saying that "the cars mentioned belong to the presidential institution, which is the property of the state and is used in official ceremonies."

"The members of the Sovereign Council will not use these cars, and will be discussed in the future on how to use those surplus assets in support of the state budget, and consistent with the goals of our glorious revolution."

"The media also reported that the presidency is moving to rent hotels for the members of the sovereign council to complete the maintenance of their homes, which is not true."

Since the beginning of August, most of the states of Sudan are experiencing heavy rains and floods, which led to the collapse of houses, cut off the main road linking Khartoum with the southern city of Al-Abyad. According to official figures, 62 people have died so far. A person.

The Sovereignty Council is composed of 11 members; five civilians, five military personnel, and another civilian member agreed by the parties.

The Sudanese hope that the recently signed agreement on the transitional period will end unrest in the Arab country since the army leadership, on April 11, ousted Omar al-Bashir from the presidency under the weight of popular protests condemning the deterioration of economic conditions.