Sudanese Army Issues New Decision Banning Recruitment Operations for Allied Armed Movements

In a new step reflecting changes in the military landscape in Sudan, the Sudanese army has announced the suspension of recruitment operations that were being carried out in favor of allied armed movements. The Chief of Staff of the Sudanese Armed Forces issued directives to immediately halt these operations, effective from March 7, signaling a strategic shift in the army’s approach to human resource management.

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According to statements by Major General Babiker Ibrahim Al-Taj Mohamed, Director of Ground Intelligence, recruitment will now be strictly limited to the armed forces, meaning any prior efforts to enlist fighters for allied movements have been canceled. This step may reflect the army’s intention to directly strengthen its own ranks rather than rely on armed groups that may have their own agendas.

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At the same time, several armed movements had previously deployed batches of fighters to support their operations on various fronts, including in Darfur. However, with this new decision, these groups may face major challenges in securing the necessary human resources to sustain their operations, potentially affecting the balance of power in the region and reshaping the military landscape in Sudan.

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