Almost a year ago today, the Sudanese military overthrew the government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, violated the Sudanese Constitutional Declaration, and undermined the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.
On this somber anniversary, we honor the Sudanese people who continue to demand freedom, peace and justice under a democratic government and we remember those who died while pursuing those goals. The Sudanese people have shown themselves to be unwavering in their aspiration for a government led by civilians that shows respect for their dignity and responds to their needs. The continued willingness of Sudanese protesters, often in the face of violent suppression by security forces, to demonstrate in support of an end to military rule is deeply inspiring. The United States welcomes inclusive initiatives to find a way out of Sudan’s political crisis that ends military rule and restores the country’s democratic transition. We continue to support the Tripartite Mechanism of the UN, AU, and IGAD and encourage all Sudanese actors to prioritize constructive engagement in dialogue.
Time is of the essence to agree on a new transitional framework and a civilian-led government to drive Sudan’s democratic transition forward. Getting a new civilian-led government is the key to unlocking the resumption of international assistance. We stand ready to use all the tools at our disposal against those who seek to derail progress towards Sudan’s democratic transition. As we did a year ago, we continue to reject military rule and stand with the people of Sudan in their demands for freedom, peace and justice for all Sudanese.
