Sudanese president removes South Darfur governor from office
April 13, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – Sudanese president Omer Al-Bashir relieved the governor of South Darfur, Hamad Ismail from his position without further details about the cause of this expected decision following the increase of insecurity in the state.
Bashir also issued on Saturday another presidential decree appointing Abdel Karim Musa Abel Karim as governor ad interim until the designation of a new Wali.
The new governor told reporters in Nyala that he was informed of the presidential decision, saying he held an extraordinary meeting for the security committee in the state to brief them about the decree.
Abdel Karim who is a member of the ruling National Congress Party (NCP) said he met also with the party leadership in South Darfur, the state cabinet members to inform them about the developments.
The state capital Nyala was the scene of looting and kidnappings incidents committed by armed groups. the region also witnessed tribal clashes
Abdelkarim said the state agriculture minister Gadir Ali Zakin has been chosen to lead a committee to manage tribal clashes between Salamat and Misseriya which initially started in Central Darfur state.
In Khartoum, consultations are taking place to appoint a new governor from the region. Reports indicate that Mahmoud Jar Al-Nabi, a former general, may be picked to this position.
The president, in line with emergency laws which have been in place since the rebellion in Darfur started in 2003, can remove an elected governor and appoint another.
(ST)