PART TEN
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
The National Capital
152 Khartoum shall be the National Capital of the Republic of the
Sudan, and shall be a symbol of national unity that reflects the
diversity of the country.
Administration of the National Capital
153 (1) The administration of the National Capital shall be
representative. The parties signatory to the Comprehensive
Peace Agreement shall be adequately represented therein.
(2) The adequate representation shall be determined by the
Presidency in consultation with the Governor of Khartoum.
Respect for Human Rights in the National Capital
154 Human rights and fundamental freedoms as specified in this
Constitution, including respect for all religions, beliefs and
customs, being of particular significance in the National Capital,
which symbolizes national unity, shall be guaranteed and
enforced in the National Capital.
Law Enforcement Agencies in the National Capital
155 Law enforcement agencies of the National Capital shall be
representative of the population of the Sudan and shall be
adequately trained and made sensitive to the cultural, religious
and social diversity in the Sudan.
Dispensing Justice in the National Capital
156 Without prejudice to the competence of any national institution to
promulgate laws, judges and law enforcement agencies shall, in
dispensing justice and enforcing law in the National Capital, be
guided by the following:(a) tolerance shall be on the basis of peaceful coexistence
between the Sudanese people of different cultures, religions
and traditions,
(b) behaviour based on cultural practices and traditions, which
does not disturb public order, is not disdainful of other
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