Under the title "Mediation Advances: Will There Be an Agreement Between Burhan and Hamdok Soon?," the Al Arabiya website reported on the situation in Sudan, noting that mediation efforts to resolve the crisis are progressing and may lead to a swift agreement. Informed sources regarding the ongoing talks indicated that there has been progress in the mediation concerning ousted Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok and the military component. The sources also expected to soon reach a consensus to navigate the current crisis, according to Sudanese newspaper reports on Wednesday.
In this regard, other informed sources also confirmed to Bloomberg that military and political figures are nearing an agreement on power-sharing, coinciding with intensified international efforts to resolve the crisis that erupted last week following Army Commander Abdel Fattah Burhan's announcement of the government's dissolution and the imposition of a state of emergency in the country. Former Chief of Staff of the Sudanese Army, Emad Adwi, stated from Cairo after being briefed on the discussions by senior army leaders, "I believe they will reach a result soon." He added, "There are many facilitators, including local actors, as well as South Sudan, African countries, and the United Nations."
As for the keys to resolution, informed sources noted that one of the proposals under discussion includes granting Hamdok greater powers but with a new government that is more acceptable to the military. The agreement would also confirm that the army, which has played a significant role in Sudanese affairs since independence in 1956, would be responsible for the strong security and defense councils under the government. The issue of forming a new Sovereign Council is still under discussion.
It is worth noting that since October 25, diplomats, businessmen, academics, and politicians have been attempting to act as mediators in order to extricate the country from its ongoing crisis that erupted last Monday without any announced results thus far. In this context, one negotiator who requested anonymity told AFP, "We met with all military and civilian actors, and they all initially agreed to discussions." However, he added, "There are still obstacles," as many within the civilian camp have set essential conditions for starting dialogue. The Forces of Freedom and Change, the largest civilian bloc emerging from the 2019 uprising against ousted President Omar al-Bashir, stated on Tuesday, "Any discussion that does not include the release of detainees and a return to the agreed-upon roadmap for power-sharing between military and civilians after al-Bashir's removal is unacceptable," as confirmed by the mentioned negotiator.
Since October 25, Sudan has been experiencing continued tension and civil disobedience in Khartoum, protesting the army's dissolution of the civilian government, the imposition of a state of emergency, and the suspension of certain provisions of the constitutional document.
