Sudan’s Hamdok Pushes for Political Solution, Warns against New Government

A Sudanese civilian delegation led by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has urged the international community to support a political-only solution to Sudan’s crisis, warning that attempts by the rival Port Sudan authority to form a government will only prolong the war. The delegation from the “Smoud” civil alliance delivered its message during more than 14 meetings at the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s Governance Week in Marrakesh, which took place from June 1-3, according to a report issued by the group. The delegation, which included prominent figures Yasir Arman, Omer Manis and Bakry Eljack, argued that “A credible political process is the only way forward” …During its meetings, the alliance, which describes itself as the largest civil coalition seeking to stop the war, also cautioned against efforts to reinstate Sudan’s membership in the African Union under the current circumstances. The delegation’s stance follows a May 20 welcome by the African Union and the United Nations for the appointment of Kamel Idris as prime minister under a plan that the military-led government says is aimed at restoring civilian rule. In a move to build a unified front, the Smoud delegation held extensive meetings with Abdel Wahid al-Nur, leader of the Sudan Liberation Movement. The two sides agreed to activate a “Joint Committee for the Broad Front” to unify civil forces. (Sudan Tribune)