A military coup in October, led to the suspension of power sharing between civilian representatives and senior officers, which had been established since the overthrow of the former ruler, Omar al-Bashir in 2019.
More protests
Political protests that took place in several areas of the capital on Monday, according to news reports, were met with strong reactions from security forces, including the use of tear gas. Since the coup, a violent crackdown has left nearly 100 civilians dead, according to United Nations figures.
Adama Dieng, United Nations Designated Expert on the human rights situation in Sudan, said in statement It was reported over the weekend that he was shocked by the killing of a young man during a protest on Friday, who is said to have been shot in the chest by security forces.
“Can’t justify firing live bullets at unarmed protesters… This is a tragedy – Each of these deaths is a tragedy for Sudan – another young man whose family mourned today. His killing must be investigated immediately, and the perpetrators prosecuted.”
The tripartite approach
The special envoys of the tripartite mechanism facilitating the internal Sudan negotiations – the United Nations, the African Union and the regional body, the Intergovernmental Agency for Development (IGAD) – emphasized. that creating an environment conducive to Sudanese, especially the authorities, is up to the Sudanese. for the success of any negotiation.
Summary Security Council in May, the United Nations Special Representative for Sudan, Volker Perthes, Warning that time is short to reach a solution to the protracted political crisis in Sudan.
Last week, the military leadership was said to have lifted a state of emergency since the October coup, designed to encourage meaningful dialogue, before returning to a democratic transition. .
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In a statement released by his Spokesperson, Secretary General António Guterreswelcomed the efforts of the tripartite mechanism, “facilitating a solution”.
“As Sudan’s stakeholders prepare to engage in face-to-face negotiations, he encourages them to engage in good faith. and continue to work towards establishing an environment conducive to a constructive dialogue for the benefit of the Sudanese people.
“The Secretary-General condemns any calls to violence and reiterates the importance of an atmosphere of peace for the talks to be successful”, the statement continued.
Hate speech fuels violence
“He is also concerned about attempts to undermine the efforts of the tripartite mechanism and its envoys.”
Mr. Guterres emphasized that “All forms of hate speech represent an attack on tolerance, damage social cohesion and can create the basis for violence.restore the cause of peace. ”
He reaffirmed his strong support for the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission, UNITAMS, “as it continues to support the aspirations of the Sudanese people for democracy, peace and prosperity. “
In his statement, Mr. Dieng encouraged all Sudanese to “contribute to efforts towards a political solution and resumption of important legal and institutional reforms initiated by the transitional government.”
