Sudanese president urges support to unity government

Aug 12, 2006 (KHARTOUM) — President Omer al-Bashir, has called on the Sudanese people, groups and political parties to work together with the national unity government toward realization of unity and accord.

He said that the peace agreements which were signed in Sudan have ended the war and paved the way for peace, security and development. He said that the government declares amnesty for any one who held arms against the nation and returns home.

Bashir made this call at a celebration of the Military Academy marking graduation of new batches of officers at the National Defence and the Higher War Academy.

He stressed the importance of the unity of rank and stance as well as adherence to love, accord and peace between the Sudanese people.

Bashir said that all the Sudanese people shall unite to attain development, progress and prosperity, stressing that Sudan obtains all the capabilities and potentialities for this progress, especially the fertile lands, strong will, faith and the lofty values and virtues.

He expressed his pleasure over the graduation of the learners at the two sessions, and congratulated the graduates from sister countries.

(ST)