By Juliet Jacob
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has described the ongoing fight, which erupted in the Sudanese capital between the military and powerful para-military, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as unwelcome.
Speaking on Sunday during a visit to him in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, by the Transitional President of Chad, General Mahamat Idriss Déby-Itno, according to a statement issued by presidential spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, Buhari described the fighting that claimed tens of lives as unfortunate.
The two leaders reviewed the situation and called on all neighbouring countries and the international community to prevail on the warring sides to stop fighting and negotiate.
President Buhari commended the Chadian leader for his enormous efforts to see de-escalation and for them to live peacefully.
Deby-Itno told President Buhari that the situation in Sudan was worrisome.
“Unfortunately, if not arrested, it will have serious repercussions on neighbouring countries,” Deby-Itno stated.
As for the steps his country took in response to the crisis, President Deby-Itno said we have closed our borders to Sudan and reinforced our security.
“I have spoken to the leaders of both factions. If everyone tries, it will calm down the situation. African leaders, especially the elders (President Buhari),Macky Sall (Senegal) and AU Chairperson Azali Assoumani (Comoros) need to step in-For two days, they have been killing themselves.”
The Chadian leader wished President Buhari a successful Umrah and all the best as you prepare to leave office.”
