Ibrahim Jaber to Sudahorizon: I Saluted General Al-Hadi Bushra, Not Omar Al-Bashir

Cairo – Sudahorizon – Sabah Musa

Lieutenant General Ibrahim Jaber, a member of the Sovereignty Council and Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, denied reports that he saluted former President Omar Al-Bashir during Wednesday’s inauguration of Dongola Airport.
In an exclusive statement to Sudahorizon, Jaber clarified that he saluted General Al-Hadi Bushra, who was from Batch 17. He added that General Al-Hadi Bushra was the last head of intelligence under Sadiq Al-Mahdi and served as the Governor of Northern State during the Al-Ingaz era. Jaber explained that he himself is from Batch 34, a difference of 17 batches between them. He said that hierarchy in the armed forces is a deeply rooted tradition, where even President Al-Burhan addresses his seniors as “Your Excellency.” He emphasized that this is a military courtesy and a mark of respect for seniors.
In another context, Jaber commented on Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, stating that the coming days will reveal its impact on Sudan.