SUDAN INSIGHT ALERT: Radio Dabanga - Sudan's Transitional Partners Council explained by Hafiz Ismail

16/12/2020: Radio Dabanga - Sudan's Transitional Partners Council explained by Hafiz Ismail

 In an interview with Radio Dabanga, analyst Hafiz Ismail said the Transitional Partners Council has its roots in the Juba peace talks, “consolidates the power of the military and some rebel signatories” and thereby hinders “any genuine process of democratisation” because it “weakens the civilian government.”

 Ismail added that Prime minister Hamdok is “unhappy” about the TPC’s power to veto the executive government, although the TPC is constitutionally limited to functioning as a mediator in disputes concerning the Juba peace agreement.

 Ismail further notes that implementing peace in Sudan faces financial difficulties as the international community awaits the Sudan People Liberation Movement-North headed by Abdelaziz al-Hilu (SPLM-N al-Hilu) and the Sudan Liberation Movement under the leadership of Abdelwahid El Nur (SLM-AW) participation in peace talks.