Lt. Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Chairman of Sudan’s new Presidential Council, addressed the nation on Saturday following his swearing-in in Nyala, South Darfur.
In his speech, Dagalo saluted the Sudanese people, the families of fallen fighters, and the forces of the Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasis) across the battlefronts, thanking them for their sacrifices in reaching what he described as a turning point in the country’s history. He said the formation of the Peace Government marks a serious commitment to ending decades of conflict and building a just and lasting peace.
Dagalo reviewed Sudan’s long cycle of wars since the 1950s, from the Anya-Nya rebellion to successive resistance movements, stressing that only a decentralized system can end the pattern of marginalization and allow all Sudanese to manage their own affairs and resources fairly.
He accused the former ruling National Congress Party and Islamist movement of imposing the April 15 war, insisting that the Peace Government would press for an international investigation into those responsible for igniting the conflict.
Dagalo pledged that his administration would uphold the Founding Alliance’s charter, ensuring the establishment of a civilian, democratic, and secular state that ends authoritarianism and prevents the military from interfering in politics. He underlined commitments to human rights, the rule of law, and political freedoms for all citizens.
The new government, he said, is dedicated to freeing Sudanese citizens from fear and affirming that sovereignty rests with the people. He called for historical justice and accountability for violations committed throughout Sudan’s 70 years of independence.
Addressing the humanitarian crisis, Dagalo promised cooperation with UN agencies and aid organizations to deliver food, medicine, and relief across the country, vowing to protect aid convoys and workers. He also emphasized adherence to international conventions, good neighborly relations, and building partnerships based on shared interests.
Dagalo concluded by reaffirming his commitment to the Sudan Founding project, which he said aims to create a prosperous and secure homeland for all Sudanese, free from discrimination.
