Kathmandu, June 24. Through an official television address on Wednesday, Sudan’s prime minister Abdalla Hamdok announced that the supporters of the previous regime are inducing chaos in the country.

Hamdok also discussed the need for political stability that would help the country come out of a deep economic crisis and repel civil war.

Background

In April 2019, Sudan’s longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir was removed from power through a violent military coup. For a smooth transition, the authority decided to stretch the transition process to the end of 2023, leading to elections.

After the coup, the PM Hamdok-led government has been facing serious issues. Hardcore supporters of Bashir’s regime regularly hit the streets, reacting to almost every decision of the government.

Earlier this month, the government decided to make Sudan eligible for the IMF debt relief initiative. Subsidies on petroleum products were removed, nearly doubling the price of petrol. In response to this, young protestors blocked roads in the capital Khartoum carrying clubs and sticks.

PM Address

Two weeks after the Khartoum protests, PM Hamdok on Wednesday commented on the incident and said that the government will not tolerate any actions that pose a threat to national peace and security. 

He further said that the government will take constitution-based action against the offstage gangs involved in stoking protests, without physical involvement.

He also urged the youth to stay away from violence, and create a favorable environment for the ruling political factions, jointly working for social and economic development. “We are also aware of the importance and need of the security sector reform, which is what we keep in mind and work for day and night. Without carrying out the necessary reforms, our country will continue to be vulnerable to internal and external dangers” he said.