Since last Monday, there has been no comment or statement from Abdullah Hamdok, the head of the Sudanese government, which was dissolved by the commander of the armed forces, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, on the 25th of this month, imposing a state of emergency. However, a source quoted him on Wednesday evening, marking his first statement after returning home. Hamdok emphasized that he is committed to a civilian democratic transition, according to what was reported by Reuters. He also reaffirmed his commitment to the goals of the revolution that led to the overthrow of former president Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Furthermore, the Prime Minister, who was arrested from his home on Monday morning during a mysterious campaign of detentions in Khartoum, warned against the use of violence against protesters.
In good health
This followed earlier confirmation from the UN mission in Khartoum that ambassadors from the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Norway, and the European Union met with Hamdok at his residence, assuring that he is in good health. Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets since October 25, demanding the release of several detained government officials and civil activists from the Forces of Freedom and Change, denouncing the dissolution of the government.
Suspension of aid
Meanwhile, the World Bank and the United States announced a suspension of all aid to the country. It is worth noting that since September, disagreements have escalated between the civilian and military components that were sharing power through the Sovereignty Council. The two sides exchanged accusations and responsibilities for the political and economic crises in the country. Additionally, the crisis in eastern Sudan and the closure of Port Sudan, along with criticisms directed at Hamdok's government from the Beja tribes, have worsened the situation.
