Under the title "10 Killed in Sudan Protests... Norway's Ambassador: Partnership is Important," the Al Arabiya website reported that while the Central Doctors Committee announced the death of 10 people due to demonstrations today in Sudan, the Norwegian ambassador in Khartoum emphasized the importance of partnership between the military and civilian components in the country. In a special interview with Al Arabiya/Al Hadath, she revealed that there are ongoing efforts by international parties to resolve the crisis, noting that dialogue is the only way out.
Teresa Loken Gzeil stressed that the only way to resolve the issue is the return of Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok, adding: "In general, and according to my experience, any government in a country is built on the political reality of that country. Therefore, the situation in Sudan is not unique but is dependent on the issue of independence, and thus the army is the government, and neither can succeed without the other. Therefore, the only way to get out of this crisis is through constructive dialogue based on the return of Prime Minister Hamdok," as she expressed.
These developments came after demonstrations erupted in the Sudanese capital today, Wednesday, amid heavy security presence in several neighborhoods of Khartoum. Al Arabiya/Al Hadath's correspondent confirmed the complete interruption of all communications in the country, as well as the internet.
**Surrounding Protest Marches**
He also added that Sudanese forces surrounded protest marches in several areas, most notably Bahri, Sixtieth Street, and Ambeda, where tear gas canisters are being used extensively. He also pointed to what he described as the "intentional cutting" of voice communication and internet services.
**Communication Disruptions**
For its part, the NetBlocks internet monitoring network confirmed a near-complete interruption of wired communications and the internet. They stated on their official Twitter account that this follows a disruption of mobile communications that has persisted for 23 days.
It is worth noting that today’s protests are in response to calls from several coordination committees in the country, under the title "Million Man March on November 17." Coordination committees of resistance in the city of Omdurman expressed their support for the protests yesterday but indicated that they would only hold a "one-day sit-in" on Fortieth Street.
These movements and protests come amid ongoing international efforts to urge a resolution to the political crisis. These efforts began after October 25, 2021, the day Al-Burhan announced the dissolution of the government and the Sovereignty Council, as well as the suspension of some provisions of the constitutional document. A campaign of arrests and detentions included several civilian leaders, ministers, and officials from various parties and coordinations.
