Khartoum, Feb. 11, 2026 (SUNA) — Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Lt. Gen. Shams-Eddin Kabbashi, praised the steadfastness and efforts of Soba and East Nile residents, highlighting their key role in the “Battle of Dignity,” particularly during the major Soba battle.Addressing residents of Soba East during his inspection visit to East Nile, accompanied by Khartoum State Wali Ahmed Othman Hamza, the state security committee, the state police director, and the East Nile executive director, Kabbashi pledged to work with the Wali to resolve the Soba water station issue, describing it as vital due to its link to agriculture and livestock.He directed an increase in electricity transformers to meet residents’ needs and ordered the immediate initiation of civil registry offices in the locality to facilitate the issuance of official documents. He also affirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the health and education sectors in coordination with the Wali and both the TSC and Cabinet.Khartoum State Wali Ahmed Othman Hamza praised the Armed Forces, police, intelligence services, popular resistance, and supporting factions, commending the resilience of Soba East residents and their sacrifices against militias during the Battle of Dignity. He stressed the need for vigilance against criminal activities, including livestock theft, currency forgery, and drug-related crimes.Kabbashi announced the arrival of a large shipment of 851 transformers, with a portion allocated to Soba to address power outages. He also pledged to complete the “Um Dom” water station project to provide a sustainable Nile water source for East Nile locality, reducing reliance on wells, and called for studying the establishment of a new hospital to fill gaps in the health map and relieve pressure on distant hospitals.He urged landowners in the Soba Valley to make full use of their agricultural lands, emphasizing that East Nile serves as a vital ‘food basket’ for Khartoum.BH/BH