Nyala: Rhino – Prime Minister Mohamed Hassan Osman Al-Taishi issued Decree No. (2) of 2025 on Monday, pursuant to the provisions of Article (73) paragraph (a) of the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of Sudan of 2025, appointing a number of ministers to the government.

The decree appointed Ammar Amon Daldoum as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Suleiman Sandal Hagar as Minister of the Interior, and Alaa El-Din Awad Naguib as Minister of Health. The decree directed the relevant authorities to take the necessary measures to implement it and act in accordance with it.

Ammar Amon Daldoum is one of the most prominent political leaders in contemporary Sudan. Born in the Nuba Mountains, he served as secretary-general of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) for years and was a key figure in the organization’s leadership.

Amun actively participated in the Juba peace negotiations as a representative of the Popular Movement, where he was a strong voice for the separation of religion and state, the establishment of a system based on equal citizenship, and the recognition of pluralism. With his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ammar Amun moves from the negotiating table to executive and diplomatic work.

Minister of the Interior Suleiman Sandal combines an academic background with extensive practical experience in the fields of law, security, and politics. He began his career as a police officer and then a judge, before moving on to work as a lawyer and legal expert. He holds prestigious degrees from Sudanese and European universities, including a doctorate in international law.

Sandall is one of the most prominent leaders of the Sudanese Justice and Equality Movement, has held senior military and political positions within the movement, and has participated in negotiations and peace agreements in Sudan. He has extensive experience in legal translation, university education, and political organization.

He worked as a police officer from 1991 to 2001, then as a judge for a short period. Since 2002, he has been a lawyer and notary public and has been appointed as a lecturer at Juba University, as well as being an adjunct professor at the Arab Academy in Denmark and a certified translator in Norwegian. He is a member of the Norwegian Bar Association and has been acting chair of the Supreme Military Committee for Security Arrangements since 2021.

Sandahl holds a bachelor’s degree in law from Cairo University, a master’s degree in peace and development from Juba University, and a doctorate in international law from the Arab Academy in Denmark. He has also completed additional studies in Norway, including a bachelor’s degree in law and administration and a certificate in legal practice.

The appointed Minister of Health, Dr. Alaa El-Din Nugud, is a strategic expert in public administration and health policy, with a distinguished career as a specialist surgeon and administrative ability to lead state institutions at the state and federal levels.

Nakad has held senior leadership positions, most notably as Director General of Human Resources and Finance at the Ministry of Health in Khartoum State and Head of Health Project Development at the Federal Ministry. His administrative experience is complemented by advanced academic qualifications, including a clinical doctorate in general surgery and a diploma in business administration, as well as prestigious international accreditations from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (MRCSI) and the European Board of Surgery (EBS).

Dr. Alaa El Din Nugud has a broad international perspective gained through advanced fellowship programs in Asia and Europe and his active participation as a speaker at dozens of international conferences. His fluency in several languages, including English, Persian, and French, enhances his ability to build international partnerships and handle complex issues.