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New political deal ‘offers a path’ to realizing Sudanese aspirations — Global Issues


Special Representative Volker Perthes commended the military and civilian leaders, saying they have come a long way since then.

Speaking from the capital, Khartoum, he said: “The Framework Agreement now opens a path to realizing the aspirations of Sudan’s youth, women and men.

The road to democracy

The document is said to lay the groundwork for a final agreement and the formation of a new civilian government over a two-year period.

“A final political agreement, once reached, will lead to a civilian government better positioned to deal with the security, humanitarian and economic situation, paving the way for the building of a new State. democracy is based on human rights, the rule of law and gender equality and provides a future for young Sudanese men and women,” said Mr. Perthes.

“It will also allow the resumption of peace talks with movements that have yet to make peace with the government and restore broad-based international support to Sudan.”

Solve important problems

The signing of the framework agreement marks the first step in a two-phase process.

While describing it as an important breakthrough, Mr Perthes said “seriously contentious issues” would need to be resolved in the final agreement.

These include reform of the security sector and consolidation of forces, transitional justice and implementation of the 2020 Juba Peace Agreement signed by the transitional government and several armed groups in Darfur.

Meanwhile, UNITAMS and the UN Country Team in Sudan have begun working with the international community d to secure a “package” of support for a new transition period.

Risk of ‘spoilers’

Mr Perthes warned that while progress on the political front was encouraging, it could still be derailed by “challenges and spoilers”.

A fully comprehensive process can protect against those who seek to sabotage the process.

“There is also a need for concerted advocacy from the international community to encourage constructive views from those who do not or do not want to be part of the process or do not want to be part of it,” he said. submit”.

Women and youth

Furthermore, the meaningful participation of women and young people will also be critical to the success of the political process and transition.

The UN official noted that the Women’s Rights Group continues to call for meaningful participation of women in the process with a minimum of 40% of the delegations.

He was encouraged that some of the women’s requirements were included in the framework agreement.

Coup and conflict

Mr. Perthes also used his press conference to reflect on the situation since the October 25, 2021 coup and the political deadlocks that followed.

Tensions have escalated into violence in previously peaceful areas. More than 900 people have been killed since the start of the year and many more injured in violent conflicts, with major clashes occurring in Blue Nile, West Kordofan and Central Darfur.

‘Man-made disaster’

Overall, more than 260,000 people across Sudan have been displaced by conflict since January.

“These are man-made, man-made disasters, often caused by disputes over access to resources and appear to be exacerbated by political manipulation in many areas,” said Mr. Perthes. case”.

Humanitarians estimate that a third of Sudan’s population, 15.8 million, will need aid assistance by 2023, an increase of 1.5 million this year.

Meanwhile, the number of people affected by floods this year reached 349,000, surpassing the figure of 2021.

Although the United Nations and its partners had reached more than 9 million people so far in September, the Humanitarian Response Plan for the country was only funded by 41.3%.

Excessive use of force

Mr. Perthes also mentioned that the human rights situation in Sudan is still worrying.

“Protests against military rule continue and are largely peaceful. More often than not, however, security forces acted or responded using excessive force,” he said.

The latest incident came on November 24 when two people were killed in Omdurman, bringing the total number of deaths among protesters since the coup to 121 and more than 8,000 injured.

Respect human rights

“As I have repeatedly stated before this Council, the authorities have a responsibility to respect the right to peaceful assembly and to refrain from using excessive force even when provoked,” he said. “It is equally important to ensure due process for the defendants who are facing trial.”

Last month, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, traveled to Sudan, marking his first field visit since assuming the post in October.

For Mr. Perthes, the visit “is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the United Nations to the protection of human rights in Sudan.”

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