SUDAN INSIGHT ALERT: Reuters – Factbox: What is happening in Sudan?

25/10/2021: Reuters – Factbox: What is happening in Sudan?

Reuters’ identify contributing factors to the military coup in Sudan, citing points of tensions between the military and civilian components of the government.

One point of tension is the pursuit of justice over allegations of war crimes by the military and its allies in the conflict in Darfur from 2003. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking trials for Bashir and other Sudanese suspects. The civilian-majority cabinet has signed off on handing over suspects, but the Sovereign Council led by generals has not.

Another is an investigation into the killings of pro-democracy protesters on June 3, 2019, in which military forces are implicated. Activists and civilian groups have been angered by delays in making the investigation's findings public.

Civilians have also pushed for oversight and restructuring of the military, particularly through the integration of the powerful, paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which military leaders have resisted.