The Sudanese Cabinet announced on Saturday that it had taken a number of measures to control prices and protect consumers. However, the cabinet’s decision comes amid unprecedented price hike that the country has witnessed over the past few days.
According to Minister of Information ,Faisal Muhammad Saleh, the Council of Ministers held an extraordinary meeting outside its headquarters, on Friday and Saturday, to discuss the current situation and a number of urgent issues.
In a statement extended to Darfur24 on Saturday, the information minister said the cabinet has requested the Ministry of Industry and Trade to provide a daily report on the progress and procedures of receiving and distributing flour to the states. However, the minister added that some measures have been taken to deter all parties that contribute to exacerbation of the crisis.
The council of ministers also issued directives pertaining to the implementation of a security plan to combat gold smuggling through Khartoum Airport, stressing the regulation of artisanal mining in a manner that respects the rights of miners as well as the occupational, health and environmental conditions.
In a related development, the Sudanese Cabinet also decided to continue its efforts to provide humanitarian aid and services to war-affected areas, in close coordination and cooperation with armed struggle movements .