Djibouti- June 5, 2019) The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) continues to closely follow developments in the Sudan and takes note of the Statement issued by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission following the latest developments in Khartoum.
IGAD regrets the loss of lives and expresses its concern on the escalation of the conflict. It further would like to underscore the need to preserve the peace and stability of the Sudan and calls on all Sudanese stakeholders to exercise maximum restraint and ease the increasing tension.
IGAD further urges the Sudanese stakeholders to return to the negotiation table and work in good faith and in the spirit of compromise.
IGAD reaffirms its continued engagement on the situation in the Sudan, in coordination with the African Union and it stands in support and solidarity with the Sudan and its people as they strive to overcome current challenges.
DW Africa reported that the African Union just said it had suspended Sudan demanding a civilian-led transition authority to resolve a crisis which has claimed over 100 lives. “The AU Peace and Security Council has with immediate effect suspended the participation of the Republic of Sudan in all AU activities until the effective establishment of a Civilian-led Transitional Authority, as the only way to allow the Sudan to exit from the current crisis,” the AU posted on Twitter.
It also dispatched that the Transitional Military Council (TMC) has called for general elections this morning, after security forces killed at least 35 peaceful protesters demanding a civilian-led government yesterday in the capital Khartoum. Hundreds more have been injured. General elections would be held within seven months with regional and international supervision, the TMC said. The attack yesterday caused an international outcry, drawing strong criticism from the United Nations, European Union, African Union and other observers.
The Ethiopian Herald June 9, 2019
BY MEHARI BEYENE
