Sudan's PM Abdalla Hamdok orders security for 'Martyrs' Day' protests & detainees' release

Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok ordered security for Thursday's protests and immediate start of procedure for releasing detainees, according to a statement from prime minister's office. Hamdok issued order during a meeting with Sudanese police leaders, during which y reviewed a detailed plan for securing demonstrations and emphasised peaceful expression as a legitimate right under principles of Sudanese Revolution, which deposed former President Omar al Bashir in 2019, ANI reported.

According to anuncement, procedure for releasing detainees applies throughout country. Protests for a civilian state are anticipated in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, and or places on Thursday. Hamdok has initiated an investigation into infractions committed against demonstrators since military power grab on 25 October. According to a statement from his office, PM held a meeting with a group from Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC), largest civilian coalition opposing military authority, on Tuesday evening. On Sunday, FFC had stated that it does t recognise any political accord with military officials.

Sudan's Political Crisis

Sudan has been in a political crisis since General Commander of Sudanese Armed Forces Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan proclaimed a state of emergency and dissolved Sovereign Council and government on 25 October. On 21 vember, however, after worldwide condemnation and large protests, Al-Burhan and n-removed Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok negotiated a political agreement that included Hamdok's reappointment as Prime Minister. Following coup, al-Burhan abolished major institutions and fired leaders of state media, public corporations, and banks, as well as a number of provincial officials. Defections were also anunced by ambassadors who were dismissed of ir responsibilities.

12 out of 17 ministers from Sudan's caucus asking for a totally civilian administration resigned on Monday, opposing Hamdok's strategy of dealing with military. Despite accord that resulted in release of a few politicians, dozens of ors remain imprisoned. Protest organisers have accused Hamdok of "treason" and promised to keep pressure on military-civilian authority overseeing Sudan's transition. Activists have resorted to social media to call for "Martyrs' Day" protests on Thursday to hour 41 demonstrators slain in post-coup persecution.

(With inputs from ncies)

(Im: AP)