Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan chaired a high-level security meeting in Khartoum on Sunday to review the country’s security situation following the military’s announcement that it had regained control of several areas in North Kordofan.
The meeting was the first of its kind since the Sudanese Armed Forces said it had recaptured key towns and localities in the state, according to a statement issued by the Sovereignty Council.
The council said participants reviewed the overall security situation and discussed the progress of ongoing military operations across several states.
The meeting also examined operational plans prepared by the army, other security agencies and allied forces, including their readiness to carry out defence duties and protect national security.
Officials discussed challenges related to internal security and approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening the rule of law and combating organised crime.
The decisions included establishing specialised courts to handle cases involving narcotics, human trafficking and the smuggling of weapons and gold.
The Sovereignty Council said the authorities would continue taking measures to address security threats and protect civilians.
The meeting came about a week after the army announced that it had regained control of Bara, Jabra al-Sheikh and Um Sayala in North Kordofan following clashes with the Rapid Support Forces.
Darfur regional governor Minni Minnawi had also claimed that government-aligned forces had captured Um Gurfa, Um Sayala and Jabra al-Sheikh during military operations in the state.
Fighting between the army and the RSF has continued across North, West and South Kordofan since October 2025.
Sudan has been engulfed in war since April 2023, when fighting erupted between the army and the RSF. The conflict has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced around 13 million, according to United Nations and international estimates.
