This often led to the disruption of the people's work with state employees, and to a serious deterioration in the civil service that Sudan was struggling with. Allowing employees to engage in party politics was a black mark on the government's record, and its impact continued to worsen in subsequent years and under the governments that followed the National Unionist government. It was a cause of mistrust between ministers and many segments of government employees. It is truly regrettable that all of this happened while the Sudanization Committee was boasting about its work in accordance with the provisions of the Self-Government Agreement, to replace foreigners with Sudanese employees, especially employees from the dual rule states.

Egyptian Intervention On the other hand, the government was criticized for not objecting to the Egyptian government's multiple attempts to interfere in Sudanese politics to advocate for the idea of union and to confront the opposition of the separatists with blatant and significant intervention. It remained silent about the Egyptian radio and press campaigns, which attacked the idea of independence and its proponents. These were violent campaigns that were likely to have a serious impact on the neutral atmosphere that the agreement affirmed as protective for all. It allowed Captain Salah Salem, an important member of the Egyptian Revolutionary Council who specialized in Sudanese affairs, to visit Sudan twice. During these visits, he and a group of his companions traveled between North and South Sudan, and he did everything within his capabilities and power to promote the idea of union among Sudanese citizens. Indeed, the government did everything in its power to facilitate the trips of Captain Salah and other senior Egyptian irrigation officials in Sudan, and to carry out actions and behaviors that were nothing but blatant propaganda for the idea of union with Egypt. These are facts we mention now not to wound or provoke anger, but for history alone. They are not related to our relationship with the rulers and people of Egypt today, as we now maintain relations of friendship, respect, and mutual benefit between our two peoples.

We hope that this cooperation between our two countries will develop to the highest levels. As for Captain Salem, he passed away long ago, and we ask God for forgiveness and a good end for him and for us. At that time, Egypt was living in a state of anxiety, turmoil, and disagreement among the members of its Revolutionary Council. It was clear that Major General Mohamed Naguib no longer had the confidence of the Front.