{"id":228134,"date":"2022-06-06T22:26:11","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T20:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/sudan-un-chief-calls-for-good-faith-effort-by-all-ahead-of-direct-talks?lang=en"},"modified":"2022-06-06T22:26:11","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T20:26:11","slug":"sudan-un-chief-calls-for-good-faith-effort-by-all-ahead-of-direct-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/sudan-un-chief-calls-for-good-faith-effort-by-all-ahead-of-direct-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Sudan: UN Chief Calls for \u2018Good Faith\u2019 Effort by All, Ahead of Direct Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A military coup in October, led to the suspension of a power sharing between civilian representatives and senior officers, which had been established since the overthrow of former ruler, Omar al-Bashir in 2019.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

More protests<\/strong><\/p>\n

Political protests took place in several parts of the capital on Monday, according to news reports, which met with a heavy response from security forces, including the use of tear gas. Since the coup, a violent crackdown has seen nearly 100 civilians killed, according to UN figures.<\/p>\n

Adama Dieng, the UN Designated Expert on the human rights situation in Sudan, said in a statement<\/a> issued at the weekend that he was shocked by the killing of a young man in a protest on Friday, reportedly shot in the chest by security forces.<\/p>\n

“There can be no justification for firing live ammunition at unarmed protestors…This is a tragedy – each of these deaths is a tragedy for Sudan – another young man whose family are in mourning today. His killing must be investigated immediately, and the perpetrator prosecuted.”<\/p>\n

Trilateral approach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Envoys of the trilateral mechanism facilitating intra-Sudan talks – the United Nations, the African Union and regional body, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) – have stressed that it is up to the Sudanese, particularly the authorities, to create an environment conducive to the success of any negotiations.<\/p>\n

Briefing the Security Council<\/a> in May, the UN Special Representative for Sudan, Volker Perthes, warned that time was short<\/a> to reach a solution to the protracted political crisis in Sudan.<\/p>\n

Last week, the military leadership reportedly lifted a state of emergency in place since the October coup, designed to encourage meaningful dialogue, in advance of a return to a democratic transition.<\/p>\n

Facilitators<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Secretary-General António Guterres<\/a>, welcomed the efforts of the trilateral mechanism, “to facilitate a solution”.<\/p>\n

“As Sudanese stakeholders prepare to engage in direct talks, he encourages them to participate in good faith and to continue to work towards establishing a conducive environment for a constructive dialogue in the interest of the Sudanese people.<\/p>\n

“The Secretary-General condemns all calls for violence and reiterates the importance of a peaceful atmosphere for the talks to be successful”, the statement continued.<\/p>\n

Hate speech fuelling violence<\/strong><\/p>\n

“He is also concerned about attempts to undermine the efforts of the trilateral mechanism and its envoys.”<\/p>\n

Mr. Guterres stressed that “all forms of hate speech represent an attack on tolerance, undermine social cohesion and can lay the foundation for violence, setting back the cause of peace.”<\/p>\n

 He reaffirmed his strong support for the work of the UN assistance mission, UNITAMS, “as it continues to support the Sudanese aspirations for democracy, peace and prosperity.”<\/p>\n

In his statement, Mr. Dieng encouraged all Sudanese “to contribute to efforts towards a political settlement and resumption of the important legal and institutional reforms started by the transitional government.”<\/p>\n

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of UN News.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source: Africa Newsroom – APO<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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