The Sudanese army received 125 prisoners released by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement, the Anadolu Agency reported the army announcing.
The army hailed the movement for releasing the prisoners, calling this a “positive measure that serves the efforts aiming to achieve peace in the country.”
Army spokesman Colonel Ahmed Al-Shami said in a statement: “The released prisoners included three commanders, 104 officers and 18 civilians.”
He noted that the release came as a result of joint efforts made by the Sudanese government and a number of “loyal citizens” who acted based on “moral responsibility” towards Sudan and its citizens.
There have been conflicting reports that 132 people were released.
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Al-Shami also thanked all the parties which took part in the proceedings of the release process and those who facilitated it, as well as those who offered help with logistics.
On Saturday, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM North) announced it had released prisoners from the Sudanese government forces, noting that the Ugandan president contributed to discussions that led to their release.
The Ugandan president, the movement said, conducted contacts with the Sudan and South Sudan that led to enabling the International Red Crescent to move the prisoners to Uganda.
It is not known how many prisoners are currently being held by SPLM North.