Sudan: Politics and Government

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office written question – answered at on 24 January 2022.

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Photo of The Marquess of Lothian The Marquess of Lothian Conservative

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the political and security situation in Sudan, following the resignation of Abdalla Hamdok as Prime Minister of the military-run interim government on 4 January.

Photo of Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Abdallah Hamdok's resignation as Prime Minister of Sudan reflects the wider political crisis over the future of Sudan's democratic transition following the 25 October 2021 coup. His resignation reinforces the urgent need for all Sudanese political actors to work together to deliver the civilian rule that millions of Sudanese continue to call for. The Troika (UK, Norway, US) and EU issued a statement on 4 January urging all sides to engage in dialogue to secure an end to the political crisis and we therefore welcome the UN's announcement that they will facilitate talks. The Sudan Quad (UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE and US) released a statement on 8 January urging the Sudanese to seize this opportunity. With our international partners, we will continue to urge all parties to work on the basis of the 2019 Constitutional Declaration to deliver the Sudanese people's demands for freedom, peace and justice. We recognise however, that despite the talks the Sudanese people continue to protest; it is essential they are able to do so without fear of violence.

The ongoing political crisis has also exacerbated an already fragile security situation in Darfur and other historically marginalised areas of Sudan, which will have serious humanitarian implications for the people of Sudan. The UK raised concern at the increase in violence and high levels of displacement in Darfur, along with the wider political crisis, at the UN Security Council on 12 January. British Embassy staff in Khartoum and FCDO officials will continue to engage with all Sudanese parties to encourage dialogue and help ensure that the progress made since the 2019 revolution is not lost.

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