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Arab Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Sudan's army chief appoints first PM since war began in 2023
CAIRO, May 20, (AP): Sudan's army chief on Monday appointed the country's first prime minister since it plunged into civil war two years ago and following months of steady advances by the military against its paramilitary rival. Kamil al-Taib Idris will be tasked with forming the country's transitional government, a move long touted by military chief Gen Abdel-Fattah Burhan, particularly after the army regained control of Khartoum in March and ousted the Rapid Support Forces from the capital. The war in Sudan broke out in April 2023 when the military and the RSF turned against each other in a struggle for power. Their battles spread from Khartoum to around the country. At least 20,000 people have been killed, but the real toll is probably far higher. Nearly 13 million people have fled their homes, 4 million of them streaming into neighboring countries. Half the population of 50 million faces hunger. The last prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, resigned in 2022 during a political deadlock and widespread pro-democracy protests. Journalist and political analyst Osman Mirghani said that appointing Idris marks an important step toward restoring civilian-led rule and addressing Sudan's political crisis. "His chances of being accepted by various communities of the Sudanese society seems higher, even among those who support the RSF, because he has no political affiliations,' he said. The RSF and its allies signed a charter in February in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, to establish a parallel government. The charter calls for "a secular, democratic and decentralized state,' in a nod to growing calls by Sudan's many communities for autonomy from Khartoum. Idris had previously worked as Sudan's legal adviser at its U.N. mission and is a member of the U.N. International Law Commission, according to his social media profile.
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First Post
19-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Sudan's army appoints first PM since start of civil war in 2023
Sudan's army chief on Monday appointed the country's first prime minister since it plunged into civil war two years ago and following months of steady advances by the military against its paramilitary rival. read more Sudan's army chief on Monday appointed Kamil al-Taib Idris as the country's first prime minister since civil war erupted in April 2023, marking a significant political step amid military gains against the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Idris has been tasked with forming a transitional government, a move long signaled by military leader Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, particularly following the army's recapture of Khartoum in March and the RSF's ouster from the capital. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The devastating conflict between Sudan's military and the RSF has killed at least 20,000 people, though the actual toll is believed to be far higher. The war has displaced nearly 13 million people, including 4 million who have sought refuge in neighbouring countries. With half of Sudan's 50 million population facing acute hunger, humanitarian conditions remain dire. The last prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, resigned in 2022 during a political deadlock and widespread pro-democracy protests. Journalist and political analyst Osman Mirghani said that appointing Idris marks an important step toward restoring civilian-led rule and addressing Sudan's political crisis. 'His chances of being accepted by various communities of the Sudanese society seems higher, even among those who support the RSF, because he has no political affiliations,' he said. The RSF and its allies signed a charter in February in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, to establish a parallel government. The charter calls for 'a secular, democratic and decentralized state,' in a nod to growing calls by Sudan's many communities for autonomy from Khartoum. Idris had previously worked as Sudan's legal adviser at its U.N. mission and is a member of the U.N. International Law Commission, according to his social media profile. With inputs from agencies
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Sudan's army chief appoints the first prime minister since war began in 2023
Sudan's army chief on Monday appointed the first country's prime minister since it plunged into civil war two years ago and following months of steady advances by the military against its paramilitary rival. Kamil al-Taib Idris will be tasked with forming the country's transitional government, a move long touted by military chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, particularly after the army regained control of Khartoum in March and ousted the Rapid Support Forces from the capital. The war in Sudan broke out in April 2023 when the military and the RSF turned against each other in a struggle for power. Their battles spread from Khartoum to around the country. At least 20,000 people have been killed, but the real toll is probably far higher. Nearly 13 million people have fled their homes, 4 million of them streaming into neighboring countries. Half the population of 50 million faces hunger. The last prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, resigned in 2022 during a political deadlock and widespread pro-democracy protests. Journalist and political analyst Osman Mirghani said that appointing Idris marks an important step toward restoring civilian-led rule and addressing Sudan's political crisis.'His chances of being accepted by various communities of the Sudanese society seems higher, even among those who support the RSF, because he has no political affiliations,' he said. The RSF and its allies signed a charter in February in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, to establish a parallel government. The charter calls for 'a secular, democratic and decentralized state,' in a nod to growing calls by Sudan's many communities for autonomy from Khartoum. Idris had previously worked as Sudan's legal adviser at its UN mission and is a member of the UN International Law Commission, according to his social media profile.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Sudan's army chief appoints the first prime minister since war began in 2023
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan's army chief on Monday appointed the country's first prime minister since it plunged into civil war two years ago and following months of steady advances by the military against its paramilitary rival. Kamil al-Taib Idris will be tasked with forming the country's transitional government, a move long touted by military chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, particularly after the army regained control of Khartoum in March and ousted the Rapid Support Forces from the capital. The war in Sudan broke out in April 2023 when the military and the RSF turned against each other in a struggle for power. Their battles spread from Khartoum to around the country. At least 20,000 people have been killed, but the real toll is probably far higher. Nearly 13 million people have fled their homes, 4 million of them streaming into neighboring countries. Half the population of 50 million faces hunger. The last prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, resigned in 2022 during a political deadlock and widespread pro-democracy protests. Journalist and political analyst Osman Mirghani said that appointing Idris marks an important step toward restoring civilian-led rule and addressing Sudan's political crisis. 'His chances of being accepted by various communities of the Sudanese society seems higher, even among those who support the RSF, because he has no political affiliations,' he said. The RSF and its allies signed a charter in February in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, to establish a parallel government. The charter calls for 'a secular, democratic and decentralized state,' in a nod to growing calls by Sudan's many communities for autonomy from Khartoum. Idris had previously worked as Sudan's legal adviser at its U.N. mission and is a member of the U.N. International Law Commission, according to his social media profile.
Hamilton Spectator
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Sudan's army chief appoints the first prime minister since war began in 2023
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan's army chief on Monday appointed the country's first prime minister since it plunged into civil war two years ago and following months of steady advances by the military against its paramilitary rival. Kamil al-Taib Idris will be tasked with forming the country's transitional government, a move long touted by military chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, particularly after the army regained control of Khartoum in March and ousted the Rapid Support Forces from the capital. The war in Sudan broke out in April 2023 when the military and the RSF turned against each other in a struggle for power. Their battles spread from Khartoum to around the country. At least 20,000 people have been killed, but the real toll is probably far higher. Nearly 13 million people have fled their homes, 4 million of them streaming into neighboring countries. Half the population of 50 million faces hunger . The last prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, resigned in 2022 during a political deadlock and widespread pro-democracy protests. Journalist and political analyst Osman Mirghani said that appointing Idris marks an important step toward restoring civilian-led rule and addressing Sudan's political crisis. 'His chances of being accepted by various communities of the Sudanese society seems higher, even among those who support the RSF, because he has no political affiliations,' he said. The RSF and its allies signed a charter in February in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, to establish a parallel government . The charter calls for 'a secular, democratic and decentralized state,' in a nod to growing calls by Sudan's many communities for autonomy from Khartoum. Idris had previously worked as Sudan's legal adviser at its U.N. mission and is a member of the U.N. International Law Commission, according to his social media profile.
