Sudan's eastern region is bracing for a new test as the Supreme Council for Beja and Independent Verticillata announced its rejection of attempts to revive the Eastern Track, a move that could potentially destabilize the region. In a press statement, the council warned of the possible social and unity implications of such actions. The council attributed responsibility for any potential unrest to those behind these moves.
The council's statement came after an emergency meeting to discuss recent developments in eastern Sudan and attempts to revive the Eastern Track. The council firmly rejected this step, citing the threat it poses to stability and the risk of returning the region to past crises and divisions. The council referenced the events of November 19, 2019, which were widely rejected by eastern Sudan's components due to the risks they posed to their unity and stability.
The council also mentioned that the legal proceedings scheduled against Eastern Track leaders, as per the Qald agreement between the parties, were halted due to state interventions led by General Hamdan. However, this did not imply abandoning the legal rights. The council accused those involved in promoting the Eastern Track of harboring Janjaweed and constitutional authority.
The council cautioned against attempts to revive the Eastern Track through press conferences and media meetings. In response to the evolving situation, the council's leadership announced several decisions, including an outright rejection of the Eastern Track and a commitment to thwart any attempts to revive it. They also demanded that state leadership and security committees in eastern Sudan assume their responsibilities and intervene urgently to contain the situation.
Furthermore, the council called for adherence to the resolutions of the Senakat conference and demanded the implementation of regional governance in eastern Sudan within its historically recognized boundaries. The council emphasized that the unity of eastern Sudan's people, the integrity of their social fabric, and regional stability are inviolable constants.
The council insisted that the will of the region's residents should be the foundation for determining their future, free from agendas that might revive crises or disregard their aspirations. The statement concluded with a firm stance against any actions that could undermine peace and stability in the region.
The developments in eastern Sudan have raised concerns about the potential for renewed tensions and conflicts. The region has experienced significant turmoil in the past, and efforts to address the underlying issues have been ongoing. The Supreme Council for Beja and Independent Verticillata's stance on the Eastern Track has significant implications for the region's future.
Key points
- The Supreme Council for Beja and Independent Verticillata rejects attempts to revive the Eastern Track.
- The council warns of potential social and unity implications.
- The council demands state leadership and security committees to intervene urgently.
