Dr Abdalla Hamdok made Prime Minister of Sudan: Troika Statement
The UK, US and Norway have issued a Troika statement congratulating Dr. Abdalla Hamdok on his appointment as Prime Minister of Sudan.
Member of Sudan's 'sovereign council' Abdullah Hamadok holds a press conference after swearing in ceremony at Presidential Palace in Khartoum, Sudan on August 21, 2019. (Photo by Mahmoud Hjaj/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
UK, US and Norway statement on the new Prime Minister in Sudan:
The Troika countries (United Kingdom, United States and Norway) congratulate Dr. Abdalla Hamdok on his appointment as prime minister by the Sovereign Council and welcome the extensive professional experience he brings to the role.
We welcome this step in creating a civilian-led government. As Prime Minister Hamdok begins the process of selecting ministers and identifying the government’s priorities, we look forward to working with Sudan’s new institutions.
At this historic moment, Sudan has a unique opportunity to establish peace within its borders, draft a constitution that enshrines human rights protections and empowers all Sudanese, including women and youth, and create the infrastructure for free and fair elections.
We encourage all sides to engage in good faith to deliver these goals, in particular urging the armed movements to engage constructively with the new Government to achieve peace.
We will continue to support Sudan’s civilian-led transitional government as it conducts an investigation of the violence perpetrated against peaceful demonstrators and holds those responsible to account.
The appointment of a civilian-led government presents an opportunity to rebuild a stable economy and create a government that respects human rights and personal freedoms. Prime Minister Hamdok will have the Troika’s support in achieving these objectives.