Khartoum announces tight security measures and adopts new project for journalists

Omdurman – OnePress

Khartoum Governor Ahmed Osman Hamza announced the commitment of the state government to maintain the headquarters of the current Union of Journalists and start the design procedures and the establishment of a new house for journalists in the area of Berri, during the greeting events held by journalists in the resort of Al-Rakuba in Omdurman on Saturday.

Al-Wali stressed that security is a collective responsibility that requires the solidarity of all, stressing the state's firm response to all manifestations of insecurity that worry citizens. In this context, the governor revealed that he received direct reports about foreign practices, including the sale of drugs in roads and public places in a manner described as “provocative,” stressing that the state moved immediately through a “joint raft” and a specialized security cell that monitors these activities and tracks the perpetrators to impose the prestige of the state and protect community peace.

Al-Wali touched on the strategic role of the press in the post-war period, stressing that the reconstruction of Sudan is a joint responsibility of the state, society and partners. He reviewed the challenges facing the plans to modernize the capital, pointing to the vision of the Supreme Committee for the rehabilitation of central Khartoum in developing the heart of the city with modern standards, citing the example of the real estate development project in the neighborhood of “Bant” Omdurman, and the social challenges faced by some to adhere to traditional urban patterns despite the urgent need for modernization.

For his part, Minister of Culture and Information of the state of Tayeb Saadeddine praised the national roles provided by media professionals during the battle of dignity, stressing the commitment of the ministry to overcome all obstacles to press work, stressing the importance of the presence of the paper press alongside the electronic in directing public opinion, and calling on journalists to contribute to encouraging voluntary return programs and stimulating investment in the state.