1/ We all need to be deeply concerned by the Sudanese military’s seizure of power and condemn General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s actions to dissolve the transitional government.
The U.S. must have a clear position in support of democracy's restoration.
nytimes.com/live/2021/10/2…
The U.S. must have a clear position in support of democracy's restoration.
nytimes.com/live/2021/10/2…
2/ After decades of suffering under Omar al-Bashir’s corrupt and oppressive regime, the people of Sudan had found hope in a democratic future, but this military coup puts that at risk.
3/ Prime Minister Hamdok and other detained civilian leaders must be swiftly released, the country must return to civilian rule, and peaceful protestors must be allowed to make their voices heard.
4/ The United States and our regional partners should send a clear message to the Sudanese military that failure to take these steps jeopardizes the future of economic aid to the country.
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