Beja Supreme Council Rejects Revival of the “Eastern Track”, Warns of Consequences

Port Sudan – Sudanhorizon
The Supreme Council of Beja Tribes and Independent Chieftaincies has announced total rejection of moves aimed at reviving the so-called “Eastern Track.” The Council warned that such actions pose a threat to social peace and stability in eastern Sudan, potentially dragging the region back into crises and divisions that its people had already moved past.

In a press statement issued Sunday, the Council stated that its leadership body held an emergency meeting to review recent developments and maneuvers regarding the reintroduction of the “Eastern Track,” reaffirming its firm opposition to this initiative.

The meeting recalled the events of November 19, 2019, and their repercussions—noting that they were met with widespread rejection by the people of the Eastern Sudan due to the risks they posed to the region’s unity and stability.

The statement pointed out that legal proceedings against the leaders of the “Eastern Track”—pursuant to the “Galad” (traditional reconciliation) agreement reached between the parties—were obstructed by state interference at the time, led by Hemedti. This prevented the legal process from moving forward, though the Council emphasized that this does not constitute a waiver of its legal rights.
The Council warned against attempts to revive the “Eastern Track” through press conferences and media appearances, noting that the original signatories to the agreement were—and remain—a support base for the Janjaweed and a foundational element of their authority.

Following deliberations on the current situation, the leadership body declared its total and absolute rejection of the “Eastern Track,” vowing to confront any attempt to revive it or recreate its associated crises. The Council held those behind these maneuvers fully responsible for any consequences that might affect the security and stability of eastern Sudan. The Council also called upon the state leadership and the security committees in the eastern states to fulfill their responsibilities and intervene urgently to contain the situation and prevent any actions that might undermine the social peace.
Furthermore, the Council reaffirmed its commitment to the resolutions of the Sinkat Conference and the establishment of regional governance for Eastern Sudan within its recognized historical boundaries. It emphasized that the unity of the people of the East, the integrity of their social fabric, and the stability of their land are non-negotiable principles. It further asserted that the will of the people must remain the foundation for determining the future of their region—free from any agendas that might perpetuate crises or disregard their own aspirations.

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