SA urges UN to be guided by regional bodies in Sudan interventions
that threatened to revoke Sudan’s membership if the self-appointed Military Transitional Council does not establish a civilian government by the end of this month.
“However, protests continue in Khartoum and other parts of the country, with a sit-in at the Sudan Armed Forces Headquarters demanding the immediate transfer of power to civilians. It is worth noting that the Military Transitional Council has since initiated dialogue with the Declaration of Freedom and Change, the umbrella body of the protestors and other elements of the opposition, on a feasible transitional mechanism that would be all-inclusive and representative of all Sudanese interests.
“South Africa underscores the importance of a credible transition and a transparent process and arrangements that will aide in unifying the country. The international community should rally behind the ambitions of the Sudanese people as they find one another and figure out the future of their country. The Council, in its engagement on Sudan should further be guided by regional approaches and through the African Union and IGAD.
“Germany believes that these voices of the people need to be heard as Sudan charts a new way forward. Therefore, Germany welcomes the statement of the African Union, which strongly underlines the imperative of a civilian-led and consensual political transition in Sudan. We echo this clear political message from the region. And we call upon all actors in Sudan to move in this direction – with determination, with urgency, and above all: without violence.
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