Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to Consultations on a political process for Sudan: an inclusive intra-Sudanese process on the way forward for democracy and peace, published by UNITAMS on 28 February 2022, what steps she plans to take to support rapid and peaceful progress towards civilian democratic rule in Sudan.

The UK and partners issued a statement on 2 March welcoming the UN report and the strong consensus it highlights on issues such as the need for a civilian cabinet, justice and accountability, and the role of women in the transition. Our statement made a clear call for all Sudanese political actors to engage in the next phase of talks to help achieve this. We will continue to advocate for such participation and to maintain pressure on the Sudanese military to engage to deliver the Sudanese people's demands for freedom, peace and justice.