OPINIONISTA: Right or wrong: Controversy over the AU condemnation of Sudan’s military coup By Michael Khorommbi
Paradoxically, one would think that the subject of coups being undemocratic or a threat to democratisation process is quite straight-forward. However, the controversy, unified hostility and opposition that arose after Chairperson of the African Union Moussa Faki condemned the military coup in Sudan shows that the subject remains controversial.
The statement came after Sudan’s First Vice President and Minister of Defence, Lieutenant-General Awad Ibn Auf’s announcement of a three-month state of emergency, suspension of the constitution, the dissolution of the National Assembly and the establishment of a military-led transitional government which would rule for two years.
And with every military coup, the continental body seeks to reinforce its “zero tolerance”, and this also applies to other violations of democratic standards. Faki has never mentioned leaders who are implicated in issues of corruption, gross human rights violation and authoritarian tendencies, such as being unwilling to face criticism or open political debate. How can the AU have the moral ground to speak against a coup that toppled a despot if it struggles to cultivate a culture of integrity and ethics?
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