Military coup in Sudan

In alignment with many international statements condemning the unconstitutional change of government in Sudan, the EU Delegation in Khartoum, with the support of Embassies of France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the US, makes the following statement:

We note the return to his residence of Prime Minister Hamdok, but we also call for the immediate release of all political detainees without delay. We continue to recognize the Prime Minister and his cabinet as the constitutional leaders of the transitional government. It is paramount for the Ambassadors based in Khartoum, to be able to communicate with the Prime Minister. We therefore urgently request to be able to meet with the Prime Minister.

We furthermore underline the importance to respect the fundamental right to demonstrate by all Sudanese citizens and the need to respect all other human rights of all citizens. The security forces and other armed elements must refrain from violent attacks at all times and peaceful protestors must be protected.

We further reiterate the critical importance of unfettered humanitarian access throughout the country. Particularly in these difficult hours, the continued outreach of the international humanitarian community to the Sudanese in need of assistance should be main priority of any authority in the country. Specifically the humanitarian operations of UNHAS are indispensable for this assistance to reach the people. We therefore urge that UNHAS be allowed to continue their countrywide operations.

We confirm once again the international calls for the immediate return to the roadmap for democratic transition of Sudan, as laid out in the Constitutional Document and the Juba Peace Agreement. An inclusive, peaceful and constitutional dialogue between all stakeholders in Sudan’s transition is the only way to freedom, peace and justice for all.