African Union Calls for Release of Political Leaders in Sudan

The Head of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mohamed, called for the release of political leaders in Sudan and the resumption of dialogue after the recent movement of the Armed Forces.

Moussa Faki Mohammed urged the military establishment to show"respect for human rights," stressing that "talks between the army and the civilian wing of the transitional government must be resumed soon.

However, the Head of the Transitional Sovereign Council in Sudan, Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, confirmed that the Armed Forces will continue to complete the democratic transition, until handing over the leadership of the state to an elected civilian government.

Al-Burhan announced, during a press conference today, Monday, the dissolution of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and the Council of Ministers.

He declared a state of emergency in the country, and the dismissal of state governors, pointing out that the general managers of the ministries and states will run the business.

Al-Burhan confirmed that an independent government will rule Sudan until the date of the elections.

He explained that the elections will take place in July 2023.

He pointed out that the balanced government has turned into a conflict between the transitional parties,  stressing that the conflict threatens the security and peace of Sudan.

He added that they will create an appropriate environment for political parties leading up to the elections.

He referred to the suspension of the work of an anti-corruption committee.

The head of the Sudanese Sovereign Council stressed that he is committed to the peace agreement signed with the rebel factions in Juba.

On the other hand,  Al-Burhan explained that a revolutionary parliament will be formed from the youth.

He added that no party or political entity will impose its will on Sudan.

He revealed that there is a need for the army to protect the security and safety of the country as stipulated in the constitutional declaration.

He stressed that differences between politicians, ambition, and incitement forced them to act against the civil Cabinet.