Al-Burhan: The goal of the military establishment is to cross the transitional period to safety

The commander of the Sudanese army, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, said that the goal of the military institution is to cross the transitional period to safety, stressing that the army will leave power as soon as the civilian forces reach agreement on the prime minister and other government structures.

Al-Burhan added in an interview with "Sky News Arabia" channel: "We have a clear line in the military establishment not to retain power, but rather to protect the people, preserve the constitutional tasks, protect the citizens and the security of the country."

He explained that the military will return to its role in protecting the country and the constitution once "civilian forces reach a consensus on choosing the prime minister and other government structures."

This comes shortly after the signing ceremony of the framework agreement for political transition between the military component and civilian forces, on Monday, and the Forces for Freedom and Change - the Central Council - and allied groups, in order to pave the way for the transfer of civilian power, and to end the escalating crisis that the country has been experiencing for more than a year.

He described the expansion of participation in the transitional period as a real addition, in contrast to what was enshrined in the constitutional document signed between the Transitional Military Council and the Forces for Freedom and Change, where the political process was confined to a small group, he said.

Al-Burhan said, "The political forces will have a different perspective on managing the transitional period after the agreement."

Regarding the body authorized to draft the country's constitution, Al-Burhan said, "The signatories to the framework agreement will form committees to work on drafting the constitution."

With regard to the Juba Peace Agreement signed between the former transitional government and the armed movements, he said that the Juba Peace Agreement should not affect its essence.

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