Alwaght- Sudanese President Omar Bashir has accused the US government of "devastating" the Arab world and plotting to split his country into five separate countries.
In an interview with Russia's Sputnik News, President Bashir pointed out that, "We have information that the US aspiration is to split Sudan into five countries, if we do not find protection," adding that Sudan faces "major pressure and conspiracy from the United States."
Washington has "devastated the Arab world," Bashir pointed out, citing the situation in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen as examples.
During this week's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Bashir stated that his country needed protection from "US aggression," emphasizing that the Sudanese president said the secession of South Sudan was related to US policies.
South Sudan seceded from the Republic of Sudan in 2011 after 98.8 percent of voters supported the move at a referendum.
Commenting on his visit to Russia, the Sudanese leader stated that he had "discussed" the establishment of a military base on the Red Sea coast with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Referring to defense cooperation with Russia, Omar Bashir said Sudan was interested in purchasing Russia's Su-30 and Su-35 fighter jets as well as S-300 air defense systems, adding that the African country "does not have any intentions to wage aggression abroad, we want to protect our country."
