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Published on 2024-04-03 23:48:52
On April 3, 2024, the Public Prosecution in Sudan took a significant step by filing criminal cases against former Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok, the head of Tagadum, and several prominent members of the anti-war coalition. These charges, related to the ongoing conflict in the country, have the potential to result in the death penalty for those accused.
Tagadum is a coalition comprising various political parties, civil society organizations, and professional groups, all advocating for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Earlier this year, they collaborated with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to sign a declaration of principles, calling for an end to hostilities and initiating direct negotiations with the military.
According to reports from Sudanese state television, the Public Prosecution has brought charges against former Prime Minister Hamdok, Tagadum’s leader, and 15 others, including political party leaders and journalists. The accusations include incitement to war against the state, undermining the constitutional order, and crimes against humanity, all of which are punishable by death under Sudanese law.
Among those charged are Al-Wathiq Al-Brair, the Secretary-General of the National Umma Party, Zainab and Maryam Al-Sadiq Al-Mahdi, prominent members of the NUP leadership, Omer al-Digair, the head of the Sudanese Congress Party, and his deputy, Khaled Omer Youssif. Additionally, key figures like Yasir Arman, the leader of the SPLM-N Democratic Revolutionary Current, Suleiman Sandal, the head of the Justice and Equality Movement, and Taha Osman Ishaq, a leading civil forces member, have also been targeted, along with journalists Maher Abu Al-Joukh, Shawqi Abdel Azim, and Rasha Awad.
The military leadership in Sudan has recently intensified its efforts against the leaders of the anti-war alliance, viewing them as mere mouthpieces for the RSF politically. Supporters of the current military-led government have also been rallying for the prosecution of these individuals.
Earlier this year, the leaders of Tagadum had sought a meeting with the Chairman of the Sovereign Council and the Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Army to explore avenues for ending the war. However, with the charges now filed against them, the likelihood of dialogue between Tagadum and the country’s military leadership has been significantly diminished.
The situation in Sudan remains tense and fraught with complexities as the legal proceedings unfold against key figures in the anti-war coalition. The potential consequences of these charges underscore the challenges facing the nation in its quest for peace and stability.
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