After being arrested by military leaders who wanted to end the civilian-led transition, Abdalla Hamdok was reinstated as Prime Minister after local and international condemnation of his arrest. However, Hamdok has now resigned, leaving the Sudanese army in full command. This News Wire is published by France24. Here is an excerpt:
After months of street protests and violent crackdowns that have claimed at least 57 lives, observers fear more bloodshed ahead after premier Abdalla Hamdok stepped down late on Sunday.
In his farewell address on national TV, Hamdok said he had tried to prevent Sudan “from sliding toward disaster” but that it was now at a “dangerous crossroads threatening its very survival”.
“Hamdok’s resignation has left the military in sole command of the country,” said Magdi al-Gizouli of think-tank the Rift Valley Institute. “Protesters will take to the streets again and will be left to face more violence.”
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