In a recent development, Sudan’s prosecutors have accused former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok of “inciting war against the state” and other charges, potentially carrying the death penalty, as reported by state television.
The prosecutor’s office, aligned with military chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, has been engaged in conflict with paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo since April 2023. Fifteen others, including journalists and politicians living abroad, are also facing similar charges such as “violating the constitution.”
Hamdok, a prominent civilian politician, served as Sudan’s first premier during a transitional period following a popular uprising against Omar Al-Bashir’s rule. After being placed under house arrest following a coup in October 2021 by former allies Dagalo and Burhan, Hamdok resigned in January 2022 and sought refuge in Abu Dhabi. He has since emerged as part of a new coalition called Taqadum.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in thousands of casualties and displaced over 8.5 million people, according to the UN. Despite the accusations against him, Hamdok has been engaged in talks with Sudanese and regional leaders in efforts to bring an end to the war. Notably, Dagalo, who leads the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has shown willingness to cooperate with Hamdok, despite his controversial background.
Dagalo’s collaboration with Hamdok is seen by analysts as a strategic move to gain international legitimacy, particularly in light of past allegations of involvement in war crimes. The international community, including the United States, has been closely monitoring the situation. Tom Perriello, a former congressman recently appointed as US special envoy for Sudan, has hinted at the possibility of peace talks beginning around April 18
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