This archive report was first published on 6 January 2022.
Published on January 6, 2022, Sudan's major Western donors have warned against appointing a new Prime Minister without the input of civilian movements in the country.
The European Union, UK, US, and Norway have stated that a replacement must be a product of dialogue, following the resignation of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on January 2, 2022.
Hamdok had only returned to the position following weeks of house arrest after the October 25 coup, which saw the military forcefully retake power.
However, even after he agreed to a political deal with his detainers and returned to power, civilian groups that had been part of his transitional government rejected the deal, and the military's influence on the transitional programme.
Since then, civilians have been pouring into the streets, protesting against the army's involvement. The military responded by crushing the protests and there have been reported sexual violations as well.
Donors are worried that the military coup may have stalled the transition process, which began in August 2019 with the appointment of Hamdok who was to lead the country until it reviews the constitution and conducts elections within 30 months from the time.
