Civil servants in Sudan’s East Darfur State are finally receiving a month’s salary, marking a significant development after eight months of conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces since April 15.
Speaking to Radio Tamazuj Monday, Jumaa Haraz, the Executive Director of Al-Firdos Locality, said: “We are pleased to inform local government employees that one month’s salary is being disbursed to the local treasury.”
Haraz assured employees that this monthly payment structure would persist, with support from the federal government in meeting salary obligations.
Furthermore, he outlined a revenue plan for the state during this season, aiming to address the salary deficit and settle all outstanding arrears. This initiative reflects efforts to stabilize the financial situation and ensure the timely payment of salaries to civil servants.
Adam Omar, a civil servant, affirmed that the current economic challenges, characterized by high market prices, have led employees to exhaust their one-month salary, exacerbating their financial struggles.
In response, he urged the government to maintain a consistent monthly salary payment schedule.
Teacher Kubra Adam Hassan, who endured eight months without receiving a salary, expressed the hardships faced by employees during this period. He emphasized, “We went through tough conditions trying to meet the needs of our children. While this salary provides some relief, it addresses only a part of the challenges we are facing.” Hassan called on the government to ensure regular monthly salary disbursements.
It’s worth noting that in October, the Rapid Support Forces assumed control of the army in East Darfur state, currently overseeing the region.
Sudan spiralled into war after soaring tensions between army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF commander General Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo exploded into open fighting in mid-April.
The war broke out due to disagreements over plans for a political transition and the integration of the RSF into the army, four years after former ruler Omar al-Bashir was deposed in an uprising.
More than 12,000 people have been killed, according to a conservative estimate by the Armed Conflict and Event Data Project, while the United Nations says nearly 6.8 million have been forced to flee their homes.
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