Sudan: Politics and Government
(asked on 10th March 2022) - View Source
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the political situation in Sudan; and what diplomatic initiatives they are pursuing, together with international partners, to enjoin Sudan’s military leaders to begin talks with civilian leaders to put the country back on a transitional path to democracy.
This question was answered on 21st March 2022
Since the 25 October 2021 military coup, Ministers, British Embassy staff in Khartoum and senior FCDO officials have continued to call for all political actors to engage in dialogue and support the return to the democratic transition. Most recently on 2 March, we released a statement welcoming a report on progress in the UN facilitated talks to end the crisis 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 sides to engage in the next phase of talks to help achieve this. Working with partners, including the US, Norway, EU, Saudi Arabia and UAE, we will continue to use our diplomatic engagement in Khartoum, the region and elsewhere to support the UN-led talks. This includes maintaining pressure on the Sudanese military to engage, a message delivered most recently on 3 March in meetings with Sudan's military leadership in Khartoum by senior FCDO officials.
Since the 25 October 2021 military coup, Ministers, British Embassy staff in Khartoum and senior FCDO officials have continued to call for all political actors to engage in dialogue and support the return to the democratic transition. Most recently on 2 March, we released a statement welcoming a report on progress in the UN facilitated talks to end the crisis 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 sides to engage in the next phase of talks to help achieve this. Working with partners, including the US, Norway, EU, Saudi Arabia and UAE, we will continue to use our diplomatic engagement in Khartoum, the region and elsewhere to support the UN-led talks. This includes maintaining pressure on the Sudanese military to engage, a message delivered most recently on 3 March in meetings with Sudan's military leadership in Khartoum by senior FCDO officials.