The Washington Post Magazine published on 9 February 2020 a story titled "The Georgetown Student Who Became Justice Minister of Sudan" by Rebecca Hamilton.
Nasredeen Abdulbari was working on his PhD dissertation at Georgetown University when he received a text message from a civil society leader in Khartoum asking him to call urgently. He made the call and learned that he had been nominated to become the new minister of justice. A month later, he returned to Khartoum to assume the position. This story recounts what has happened subsequently.
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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Sudan Prime Minister's Agenda in Washington
The Atlantic Council published on 2 December 2019 an analysis titled "Sudan's Prime Minister Comes to Washington" by Cameron Hudson, former chief of staff to the US special envoy for Sudan.
Sudan Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok is visting Wasahington with a daunting wish list that includes:
--Removing Sudan from the US State Sponsors of Terriorism list;
--Unwinding other congressional and executive branch sanctions related to the genocide in Darfur and human rights abuses in other parts of Sudan;
--Creating a pathway for Sudan to pay back its financial arrears, restart the flow of international financial assistance, and put it on the road to debt relief.
The author argues that Hamdok's political survival and the fate of the nascent civilian government is at stake.
Sudan Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok is visting Wasahington with a daunting wish list that includes:
--Removing Sudan from the US State Sponsors of Terriorism list;
--Unwinding other congressional and executive branch sanctions related to the genocide in Darfur and human rights abuses in other parts of Sudan;
--Creating a pathway for Sudan to pay back its financial arrears, restart the flow of international financial assistance, and put it on the road to debt relief.
The author argues that Hamdok's political survival and the fate of the nascent civilian government is at stake.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Sudan: The Fall of a Dictator
The Journal of Democracy published in October 2019 an article titled "Sudan's Uprising: The Fall of a Dictator" by Mai Hassan, University of Michigan, and Ahmed Kodouda, George Washington University.
The article traces the reign and downfall of Omar al-Bashir. The authors suggest that the security forces continue to threaten the nascent democratization process ushered in by the popular uprising.
The article traces the reign and downfall of Omar al-Bashir. The authors suggest that the security forces continue to threaten the nascent democratization process ushered in by the popular uprising.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Sudan: Can the Revolution Succeed?
Foreign Policy posted on 9 September 2019 a commentary titled "How to Make Sudan's Revolution Succeed" by Yasir Zaidan, National University of Sudan.
The author argues that if the military ultimately dismisses the political coalition with civilian organizations and tries to rule the nation alone, Sudan could return to the repression and corruption that haunted it for 30 years.
The author argues that if the military ultimately dismisses the political coalition with civilian organizations and tries to rule the nation alone, Sudan could return to the repression and corruption that haunted it for 30 years.
Friday, July 5, 2019
UAE Behind Removal of Former Sudanese President?
Reuters published an in-depth account on 3 July 2019 titled "Abandoned by the UAE, Sudan's Bashir Was Destined To Fall" by Khalid Abdelaziz, Michael Georgy, and Maha El Dahan.
The authors argue that former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir mishandled a critical relationship with the United Arab Emirates and at the end of 2018, as Sudan's economy imploded and protesters took to the streets, Bashir found himself without this powerful and wealthy friend.
The authors argue that former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir mishandled a critical relationship with the United Arab Emirates and at the end of 2018, as Sudan's economy imploded and protesters took to the streets, Bashir found himself without this powerful and wealthy friend.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Can Sudan's Military Be Convinced to Support Democracy?
War on the Rocks published on 25 June 2019 a commentary titled "Can Sudan's Military Be Convinced To Support Democracy?" by Nathaniel Allen, US Institute of Peace, and Sharan Grewal, Brookings Institution.
The Transitional Military Council's decision to repress the protest movement has significantly increased the chances of protracted conflict, dimming hopes for a genuine democratic settlement. The most repressive elements of Sudan's security apparatus are consolidating control.
The Transitional Military Council's decision to repress the protest movement has significantly increased the chances of protracted conflict, dimming hopes for a genuine democratic settlement. The most repressive elements of Sudan's security apparatus are consolidating control.
Monday, June 10, 2019
US Policy on Sudan
Lawfare posted on 9 June 2019 a commentary titled "Sudan at a Crossroads: Rethinking U.S. Policy" by Jason M. Blazakis, Middlebury Institute of International Studies.
As leverage on Sudan's Transitional Military Council (TMC), the author urged that the United States remove Sudan from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, which it has been on since 1993. While this step is long overdue, his ideas for putting pressure on the TMC to accept a new civilian-led government in Sudan fall far short of the mark.
As leverage on Sudan's Transitional Military Council (TMC), the author urged that the United States remove Sudan from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, which it has been on since 1993. While this step is long overdue, his ideas for putting pressure on the TMC to accept a new civilian-led government in Sudan fall far short of the mark.
Friday, May 3, 2019
Sudan's Half-Revolution
The American Interest published on 3 May 2019 an analysis titled "Sudan's Half-Revolution" by Omar Al-Turabi, Dubai-based Al-Mesbar Studies and Research Center.
The author reviews the background of the on-going revolution in Sudan and concludes that much will depend on the four following key variables: the war in Darfur, the incomplete democratic transformation, the uncertain harmonization of the Transitional Military Council and political forces, and the worrying economic future.
The author reviews the background of the on-going revolution in Sudan and concludes that much will depend on the four following key variables: the war in Darfur, the incomplete democratic transformation, the uncertain harmonization of the Transitional Military Council and political forces, and the worrying economic future.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Sudan Is Tasting Freedom of the Press
The Washington Post published on 23 April 2019 an opinion piece titled "Sudan Is Tasting Freedom for the First Time. We Can't Turn Back" by Reem Abbas, freelance journalist based in Khartoum.
Although street protests are continuing in Khartoum, Sudan is experiencing for the first time in many decades press freedom that was unheard of during the Omar al-Bashir regime. The author offers a fascinating description of the current situation.
Although street protests are continuing in Khartoum, Sudan is experiencing for the first time in many decades press freedom that was unheard of during the Omar al-Bashir regime. The author offers a fascinating description of the current situation.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Sudan's Revolution: The Hard Work Begins
World Politics Review posted on 16 April 2019 an analysis titled "After Bashir's Ouster, the Hard Work of Sudan's Revolution Has Only Begun" by Richard Downie, Center for Strategic and International Studies.
The author concludes that Sudan's revolution is far from over and could still be thwarted, but protesters have demonstrated their power to shape events and created an opportunity to chart a better future for their country.
The author concludes that Sudan's revolution is far from over and could still be thwarted, but protesters have demonstrated their power to shape events and created an opportunity to chart a better future for their country.
Friday, April 12, 2019
A Way Forward in Sudan's Unfinished Transition
The International Crisis Group (ICG) published on 12 April 2019 a statement titled "Charting a Way Forward in Sudan's Unfinished Transition."
The ICG urges Sudan's generals to rethink their plan to rule by extra-constitutional fiat for two years and sets forth a reasonable set of recommendations that would help avoid more violence and bloodshed.
The ICG urges Sudan's generals to rethink their plan to rule by extra-constitutional fiat for two years and sets forth a reasonable set of recommendations that would help avoid more violence and bloodshed.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
What Can the US Do for Sudan?
Brookings posted on 10 April 2019 a commentary titled "Seizing Sudan's Moment of Change: How Congress Can Help" by Zach Vertin.
Although written before the toppling today of President Omar al-Bashir by the military, the commentary offers some useful steps the United States could take assuming there is agreement between those who are protesting and the military that now controls the government.
Although written before the toppling today of President Omar al-Bashir by the military, the commentary offers some useful steps the United States could take assuming there is agreement between those who are protesting and the military that now controls the government.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Is Sudan on the Verge of History?
African Arguments posted on 8 April 2019 a commentary titled "Sudan Uprising: We're on the Verge of History, Even As the World Looks Away" by S. Ahmed, a doctor in Khartoum.
While the author does not know how the drama in Khartoum will end, he argues that those outside Sudan must pay closer attention to the situation before it is too late.
While the author does not know how the drama in Khartoum will end, he argues that those outside Sudan must pay closer attention to the situation before it is too late.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
No End to Protests in Sudan
Chatham House posted on 15 March 2019 a commentary titled "Pressure from the People in Sudan" by Dame Rosalind Marsden.
The author concludes that the protests in Sudan have become a war of attrition, with neither side willing to give up. What is clear, however, is that pressure for change will continue to come from the Sudanese street, and that the government has not articulated answers to the root causes of the crisis.
The author concludes that the protests in Sudan have become a war of attrition, with neither side willing to give up. What is clear, however, is that pressure for change will continue to come from the Sudanese street, and that the government has not articulated answers to the root causes of the crisis.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Crisis in Sudan Grows
The International Crisis Group published on 26 February 2019 a statement titled "Bashir Moves Sudan to Dangerous New Ground."
The statement argues that President Omar al-Bashir's declaration of a state of emergency will not save his unpopular regime. It urges Bashir to step down so all sides can work to create a broadly inclusive transitional government.
The statement argues that President Omar al-Bashir's declaration of a state of emergency will not save his unpopular regime. It urges Bashir to step down so all sides can work to create a broadly inclusive transitional government.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Why Protests in Sudan Are Different This Time
The Washington-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies published on 28 January 2018 a commentary titled "Understanding the Significance of the Protests in Sudan" by Luka Kuol, former minister of cabinet affairs for Sudan.
The author says the current protests in Sudan are a manifestation of the structural economic, political, and social fragility of the Sudanese state. Unlike previous uprisings, these protests have been engineered by the new forces of youth and middle-class professionals who are well informed, connected, and equipped with enabling technology and social media that the regime is ill-positioned to contain.
The author says the current protests in Sudan are a manifestation of the structural economic, political, and social fragility of the Sudanese state. Unlike previous uprisings, these protests have been engineered by the new forces of youth and middle-class professionals who are well informed, connected, and equipped with enabling technology and social media that the regime is ill-positioned to contain.
Friday, January 25, 2019
An Analysis of Protests in Sudan
The London-based Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) published on 24 January 2019 an analysis titled "Sudan's Protests: Something New?" by Michael Jones, research analyst at RUSI.
The author concluded that whether the uprising in Sudan will achieve critical mass or President Omar al-Bashir can cling to power is still in the balance. But unless Bashir can restore order, mollify demonstrators, and satisfy his security forces, it may be a race to see which finds him disposable first.
The author concluded that whether the uprising in Sudan will achieve critical mass or President Omar al-Bashir can cling to power is still in the balance. But unless Bashir can restore order, mollify demonstrators, and satisfy his security forces, it may be a race to see which finds him disposable first.
Monday, January 14, 2019
A Peaceful Transition in Sudan?
The International Crisis Group (ICG) published on 14 January 2019 an analysis titled "Improving Prospects for a Peaceful Transition in Sudan."
The ICG concludes that President Omar al-Bashir is running out of time. Unable to reverse the economic deterioration, he must rely on repression to contain a population increasingly enraged at worsening living conditions. But the harsher his repression, the more probable his relations with the West deteriorate again and the farther the funds necessary to turn around the economy slip from his reach. Bashir may well survive this round of protests. But if he does, it will almost certainly be at the cost of further economic decline, greater popular anger, more protests and even tougher crackdowns. At some point, his departure appears inevitable. Outside powers should do everything possible to prevent violence in the meantime, work for as smooth a transition as possible and find him an exit.
The ICG concludes that President Omar al-Bashir is running out of time. Unable to reverse the economic deterioration, he must rely on repression to contain a population increasingly enraged at worsening living conditions. But the harsher his repression, the more probable his relations with the West deteriorate again and the farther the funds necessary to turn around the economy slip from his reach. Bashir may well survive this round of protests. But if he does, it will almost certainly be at the cost of further economic decline, greater popular anger, more protests and even tougher crackdowns. At some point, his departure appears inevitable. Outside powers should do everything possible to prevent violence in the meantime, work for as smooth a transition as possible and find him an exit.
Monday, January 7, 2019
Is Sudan's President Al-Bashir Nearing the End?
African Arguments published on 7 January 2019 an analysis titled "Sudan Uprising III: What 1964 and 1985 Tell Us About Today's Protests" by Willow Berridge, Newcastle University.
Sudan removed authoritarian regimes in 1964 and 1985 through popular protests. While there are many similarities with today's protests, President al-Bashir has learned from the past. In addition, the Islamists are divided, although they will likely play a key role in the outcome.
Sudan removed authoritarian regimes in 1964 and 1985 through popular protests. While there are many similarities with today's protests, President al-Bashir has learned from the past. In addition, the Islamists are divided, although they will likely play a key role in the outcome.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Sudan: Troubled Government But Weaker Opposition
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) published on 26 April 2017 a commentary titled "Inside Sudan's House of Cards" by Berouk Mesfin, ISS consultant.
The author concludes that Omar al-Bashir's rule is severely challenged but not about to collapse--mainly because opposition forces, which hold widely differing political views, remain weak.
The author concludes that Omar al-Bashir's rule is severely challenged but not about to collapse--mainly because opposition forces, which hold widely differing political views, remain weak.
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