The head of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, said, on Monday, that the armed forces support the peace agreement in the Blue Nile region, and he also pledged to work to create the appropriate atmosphere for the return of the displaced to their homes.
Al-Burhan added that this agreement is the best that can be achieved in order to stop clashes and tribal conflicts in the region, stressing the need for strict adherence to moving forward with the agreement to ensure the stability of the region.
According to the official news agency, Al-Burhan directed the "Security Committee to deal decisively with anyone who disturbs security in the region," and stressed that "the signed agreement will be guarded with weapons to deter any intruder."
For his part, the region's Finance Minister, Abbas Kara, confirmed that more than 200,000 refugees have returned to the Oulu region from Ethiopia and South Sudan, and they are in need of humanitarian assistance.
In a related context, Al-Burhan held a meeting in the Oulu region of the Blue Nile region, with the leadership of the People's Movement - North, led by Malik Agar, a member of the Sovereignty Council and the Army Staff.
The meeting discussed the details of the second phase of enforcing security arrangements and safe paths for the return of the displaced and refugees.
On Sunday evening, the tribes of the Blue Nile region, southeastern Sudan, signed a framework agreement to stop the tribal conflict, which resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries, in addition to the displacement of thousands during the past months.
Terms of agreement
The agreement stipulated renouncing violence, stopping hate speech and racism, and considering the Juba Agreement a reference for the current agreement and resolving tribal disputes through civil administrations.
The agreement also provided for the establishment of special prosecutions and courts for tribal conflict cases, the provision of humanitarian aid for the return of the displaced, the invoking of federal government laws, and respect for cultural diversity.
Under the agreement, the signatory parties agreed not to protect criminals or cover up for outlaws, with a commitment not to close roads and crossings.
He also recommended the necessity of forming a joint committee of the conflicting groups to collect weapons from civilians and limit them to the regular forces.