This archive report was first published on 26 December 2019.
On the first anniversary of Sudan's December protests, Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok reiterated his commitment to justice and peace.
Speaking at a rally, Hamdok vowed to bring those involved in murder and genocide to justice, stating, "Justice will be achieved. The law will take its course on all killers."
He emphasized that war crimes and genocide do not expire due to statute of limitations, and that his government will work to ensure that all criminals are tried and that dignity is restored to the families of the victims.
Hamdok also highlighted the importance of achieving peace, saying, "Without fair and sustainable peace, the slogans of the protests will not be achieved."
The Sudanese are celebrating the first anniversary of the protests, which erupted on December 19, 2018, and led to the ousting of former President Omar al-Bashir on April 11, 2019.
Since then, the military and the opposition Freedom and Change Alliance have established a sovereign council and a transitional government to rule the country for 39 months.
