Sudanese army’s military intelligence has arrested Salih Abdullah Salih, a member of the Resistance Committees, from Abu Hajar market in Sennar State’s Abu Hujar Locality.
According to a press release from the Abu Hajar Resistance Committees obtained by Radio Tamazuj, Salih Abdullah Salih was arrested this week by the intelligence unit of the 17th Infantry Division from Abu Hajar market and remains in custody at an undisclosed location.
The Resistance Committees are holding the military intelligence fully accountable for Salih’s safety, well-being, and life, demanding his immediate unconditional release.
Mohammed Abdulsalam, a political activist in Abu Hajar locality, informed Radio Tamazuj, “Salih Abdullah was apprehended by a small car and taken to the police station in Abu Hajar. He remained there before being transferred to the 17th Infantry Division in Sinja.”
Mohammed further explained, “At the time of Salih’s arrest, the Popular Resistance in Abu Hajar was hosting a Ramadan Iftar in the city. Some of the intelligence members were harassing activists and limiting their movements. Salih happened to be at the market when he was apprehended.”
Salih Abdullah Salih, identified as a political activist involved in various civil organizations, is also affiliated with the Abu Hajar Resistance Committees, as stated by Abdulsalam.
Military officials in the area could not be reached for comment.