Kassala – OnePress
The Sudanese Minister of Justice Abdullah Deraf said that the government is working to strengthen the partnership between state institutions and society, as one of the main pillars of the post-war recovery and reconstruction phase, stressing the importance of supporting state institutions and strengthening national cohesion.
The minister's statements came during a field tour that included the state of Kassala in eastern Sudan, as part of a program of visits carried out by the ministry during the Eid al-Adha holiday, after similar tours in the states of Gedaref and Al Jazeera.
Drif explained that the ministry seeks to expand direct channels of communication with civil administrations, community leaders and justice and legal authorities, in order to establish dialogue on issues of justice and the rule of law and enhance the role of society in supporting stability.
He pointed out that the meetings held by the ministry in a number of states dealt with the issues of justice and rebuilding state institutions, as well as discussing ways to strengthen cooperation between the justice agencies and local communities during the next phase.
The Minister of Justice stressed the importance of continued popular support for the armed forces and the regular forces, considering that the war showed a wide level of national solidarity throughout the country.
In a related context, the minister stressed the government's interest in the families of those killed during the conflict, stressing the need to provide care and support to their families and preserve their rights, in recognition of what he described as the sacrifices made in defense of the country.
He added that the post-war phase requires strengthening the unity of society, strengthening state institutions and consolidating the principles of law, justice and social solidarity, praising the role played by civil administrations and community leaders in maintaining social cohesion during the conflict.
These tours are part of government actions aimed at strengthening communication with local communities and the legal and justice sectors, and supporting stabilization and recovery efforts and rebuilding state institutions in various states.