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U.S. House & Senate Endorse 'Civilian-Led Democracy' in Sudan

The U.S. House and Senate have both passed resolutions with bipartisan backing calling for a peaceful transition to civilian-led government in Sudan. The Senate resolution, sponsored by Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Dick Durbin (D-Illinois.), was adoped on Jul 9 by voice vote. The House version, introduced by Dan Kildee from Michigan, Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, passed by a vote of 414-1 on July 15.

Both measures urged the U.S. government to actively engaged with the international cmmunity to find a solution. On July 15, U.S. envoy for Sudan, Donald Booth, met with the head of the Transitional Military Council (TMC), Lt. Gen. Abdul-Fattah Abdul-Rahman,to discuss the recent agreement on establishing a transitional administraton as protesters continue to press the military to share power.

VIDEO: Rep. Karen Bass welcomes passage of House Resolution on Sudan

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Both Houses of the U.S. Congress adopt bipartisan resolutions supporting peaceful transition to civilian-led government in Sudan.
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US Special Envoy to Sudan Donald Booth holds talks in Khartoum with TMC Chairman Abdelfattah El Burhan.
Photo: Radio Dabanga

A demonstration in Khartoum in the week of July 1, 2019.

Sudan: Sudan Junta Head Briefs U.S. Spec Envoy in Khartoum

Radio Dabanga, 16 July 2019

Yesterday, the US Special Envoy to Sudan Donald Booth held talks in Khartoum with TMC Chairman Abdelfattah El Burhan on the latest developments between the junta and the FFC… Read more »
Sudan: Cruz-Durbin Sudan Resolution Passes Senate

United States Senate, 10 July 2019

Bipartisan resolution encourages peaceful transition to civilian-led power in Sudan Read more »
Sudan: House Passes Kildee Legislation Advocating for Democracy and Peace in Sudan

U.S. House, 15 July 2019

Bipartisan Resolution Urges Sudan to Respect Human Rights and Transition to Democratic Governance Read more »
Sudan: Briefing by the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Africa on Sudan

State Department, 14 June 2019

Press Briefing by Ambassador Tibor P. Nagy, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs and Ambassador Donald Booth, Special Envoy to Sudan and South SudanModerator: … Read more »