US Says Ready to Respond to Those Blocking Aspiration of Sudanese People
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Washington - Asharq Al-Awsat
The United States has warned against any attempt to obstruct the transitional phase in Sudan to establish a civil and democratic government in the North Africa country. “We are prepared to respond to those who seek to block the aspirations of the Sudanese people for a civilian-led, democratic government and who would stand in the way of accountability, justice, and peace,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday on the occasion of Sudan National Day. “Our position is clear – the United States will continue to stand with the people of Sudan and their nonviolent struggle for democracy,” he said. The Secretary of State stressed he had hoped 2021 would offer the opportunity to partner with a democratizing Sudan, but the military’s seizure of power in October and violence against peaceful protesters have cast doubt on that future. “We do not want to return to the past,” he said, adding that Washington admires the courage of those Sudanese who have time and again taken to the streets to demand that their voices be heard and that their leaders deliver a secure and prosperous future. Blinken called on Sudanese security forces to immediately cease the use of deadly force against protesters and to take action to hold accountable those responsible for human rights violations. He also called on Sudan’s leaders to make rapid progress on forming a credible cabinet, establishing a legislative assembly, forming judicial and electoral bodies, and transferring leadership of the Sovereign Council. “I look forward to continuing work with Sudan in a real, people-driven democratic transition,” the Secretary of State added.
from Asharq AL-awsat https://english.aawsat.com/home/article/3392876/us-says-ready-respond-those-blocking-aspiration-sudanese-people
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