February 8, 2024 (OMDURMAN) – Lt Gen Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, head of the Transitional Sovereign Council and the army commander in chief, visited the Omdurman military command on Wednesday evening to assess ongoing operations.

During his visit, al-Burhan met with Lieutenant General Yasir al-Atta, a member of the ruling Sovereign Council and his military assistant as well as the command members. 

A statement released early Thursday morning confirmed that al-Burhan received updates from the Mobile Command on operational progress. He also toured military and civilian sites and interacted with citizens.

Al-Burhan emphasized the Armed Forces’ dedication to supporting families of fallen soldiers, missing individuals, and injured personnel, both military and civilian, said the military media. 

He declared the unity of the armed forces and the people in “eradicating the rebel militia and its mercenaries.” 

The military media, also, released a silent video showing al-Burhan meeting senior military officials.

This visit comes as preparations intensify for new military actions in Khartoum State.

Sudanese forces have recently regained control of Omdurman, though elements of the Rapid Support Forces remain entrenched in the besieged radio and television building. (ST)