The release of detainees and the restoration of governing bodies has been set by ousted Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok who has been reported to have returned as the only condition for him to return as the head of a new government, or any meaningful dialogue said his senior adviser.
Hamdok is also quoted to have insisted in his conditional statement that the Forces of Freedom and Change -FCC must be involved in any consultations and negotiations to form a new government.
The ousted leader’s reported return comes as protests in several cities in Sudan have continued for more than a week and a civil disobedience campaign has gained.
Hamdok though reported to have returned is still under house arrest and has not been authorized to speak to the media.
Meanwhile, US special envoy for the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltman has on Tuesday urged Sudan’s military to re-establish civilian rule, warning that “the world is watching.”
Feltman during a press briefing had said “The events of October 25th in Sudan and the days since are a grave setback and added that the United States will continue to stand with the people of Sudan in their non-violent struggle to advance the goals of Sudan’s revolution.”
Demonstrators chanting slogans and marching against the military takeover resulting in a deadly crackdown on the mass rallies in the capital of Khartoum leading to the death of at least 12 people has attracted international condemnation and punitive aid cuts, with world powers demanding a swift return to civilian rule.
Negotiations between the coup leader, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, former rebel groups, and removed Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok is still ongoing in the capital, Khartoum, a United Nations spokesperson said there has been progress, but key differences are said to remain which may not bring about the expected outcome.
