Sudan president vows to develop combat capabilities for defense

Photo taken on Dec. 31, 2017 shows Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C) attending a celebration at the Presidential Palace on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of Sudan's Independence in Khartoum, capital of Sudan. Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir said Sunday that Sudan will continue to develop its combat capabilities to prevent aggression on its soils or violation of its sovereignty. (Xinhua/Mohamed Khidir)