Sudan’s Military Ruler Replaces Two State Governors

Sudan’s army chief, Abdel al-Burhan has replaced two state governors.

It comes as fighting intensifies in the capital, Khartoum, and other areas between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, RSF the two seized power in a coup in October 2021 but are now involved in a power struggle.

Gen Burhan dismissed North Kordofan state governor, Fadlallah al-Tom, and Sennar state’s Al-Alim al-Nour.

Report says caretaker governors have been appointed and no reason was given for their dismissal.

Meanwhile, parts of North Kordofan have witnessed fierce battles between the warring parties though there has been no fighting in Sennar state.

At least 883 civilians have been killed and more than 3,800 others wounded since the conflict erupted on April 15.

BBC/Christopher Ojilere