“The EU continues to support the African Union and Ethiopian mediation efforts and calls on the Transitional Military Council (TMC) and the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) to set aside their differences and swiftly reach agreement to pave the way for a civilian-led transition in Sudan“ reads the statement by the Spokesperson of the European External…
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EU diplomats encourage talks in Sudan
“The Transitional Military Council and the Forces for Freedom and Change have today initialled a political agreement on the formation of the structures and institutions of governance in the transition period. This is a further positive step. The continued efforts of the African Union/Ethiopian mediation played an important role in this achievement.” https://twitter.com/majaeuspox/status/1151510337121923072?s=21 “It is…
Finnish minister Sudan mission
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Pekka Haavisto will visit Sudan and several countries of the Red Sea and broader region over the course of the next weeks to discuss the situation in Sudan. He has received a mandate from the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini to reach out, on behalf of the European Union, on both…
Sudan’s opposition accepts Ethiopian mediator
Sudan’s main opposition coalition confirmed it had received a draft agreement from an Ethiopian mediator and had agreed to all of its points defining the country’s governmental structure for the transitional period. #Sudan's main opposition coalition says agreed to mediator draft agreement https://t.co/DJmkw9J8OS — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) June 23, 2019 Babikr Faisal, a spokesman for the…
EU supports AU leadership in Sudan
“Over the past six months the people of Sudan, with the strong participation of women and youth, have clearly and bravely demanded a new path for their country, one of democracy, political plurality, security and prosperity. This represents a historic opportunity for Sudan. A peaceful, united, democratic and prosperous Sudan remains crucial, including for the…
Sudan’s Bashir on trial soon
Sudan’s chief prosecutor announced that ousted President Omar al-Bashir would be sent for trial soon on corruption charges related to his three decades in power. Former president Omar al-Bashir will be referred to trial after an appeal period of one week, Sudan’s chief prosecutor said.https://t.co/SA8wexN5Qk pic.twitter.com/rDca7oooch — Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) June 15, 2019 Alwaleed…
EU calls Sudan for consensus
“The use of violence today against protesters and other civilians has led to deplorable loss of life. We express our condolences to the families and friends of the victims”, said European External Action Service (EEAS) spokesperson (pictured) in a statement, commenting outbreak of violence in Khartoum on June 3. Statement on the current situation in Sudan…
Khartoum violence outbreak
Sudanese security forces stormed a protest camp in the capital Khartoum on June 3 in the morning hours and at least nine people were reported killed in the violence outbreak. Footage filmed by security forces during break up of peaceful protest at the General Command sit-in on Buri Rd in #Khartoum. Video geolocated to here:…
Four dead in Sudan protests
One policeman and three protesters were killed in Sudan Khartoum and many other demonstrators were wounded, state TV said. The Transitional Military Council (TMC), which took over after the army overthrew President Omar al-Bashir in April blamed the violence on saboteurs who demonstrated discontent with the transition deal. Four die in #Sudan protests as military rulers say won't allow…
African Union imposes Sudan power transfer
The African Union (AU) demanded Sudan’s military to hand over power to a civilian-led transitional authority within 60 days. #BREAKING African Union gives Sudan military further 60 days to hand power to civilians: statement pic.twitter.com/fAiUMrF7KG — AFP News Agency (@AFP) May 1, 2019 In a statement, the AU said it noted “with deep regret” that…
