Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said on Sunday that his country stands by Sudan to overcome the difficult conditions it suffers.
Algeria – Sputnik. In a joint statement to the press with the head of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, after their talks in Algeria, Tebboune said: “Algeria stands by Sudan to overcome difficult circumstances and confront the evil forces that target it.”
“Algeria always supports Sudan, and the Algerian people have a long history of patriotism and support for just causes,” Tebboune said, stressing “the convergence of views between Algeria and Sudan on many regional and international issues.”
Tebboune praised “Sudan’s position in support of Algeria’s membership in the United Nations Security Council.”
Burhan added: “Sudan is exposed to a conspiracy with the complicity of regional and international partners,” expressing his happiness that Algeria is “present at any Arab or regional discussion table or negotiations,” stressing “a consensus of views with Algeria on many current issues, according to him.
Burhan had arrived in Algeria on Sunday on an official visit during which he met with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to discuss developments in the crisis in his country.
According to the Sudanese Sovereignty Council’s media, “During the visit, the President of the Council will hold talks with the President of the Republic of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on the course of bilateral relations between the two countries, ways to strengthen them, and issues of common interest.”
Since 15 April 2023, violent and large-scale clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have continued in different areas of Sudan.
Since mid-April, Sudan has been witnessing a war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, which has killed more than 13,000 people, according to the Armed Conflict Sites and Events Data Project.
Armed conflict in the capital and surrounding areas has displaced some 7.5 million people within the country. And beyond, according to the United Nations.
