University of Melbourne Public Law Researcher Dr Mark Deng explains the “complex” conflict in Sudan following the removal of dictator Omar al-Bashir from power in 2019.
“So what happened was there was a transition of government that was formed,” Mr Deng told Sky News Australia.
“That government was made up of military elements and civilian elements and so the government was supposed to go for elections in 2021. “But in 2021 the military leaders within the government, they staged a coup and dissolved the government, and then formed a military government – they promised that they would go for elections in 2023.”
He said one of the “requirements” of transitioning from military rule to democratic government included the integration of the two Sudanese military forces – the Sudanese Armed Forces, led by General al-Burhan, and the Paramilitary Unit led by General Degalo. “So the two military leaders were working on integrating their forces together but according to reports they disagree on who should be the leader of the military. So that led to tensions and ultimately to confrontations.”
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