U.S. Envoy to Visit Sudan as Risks Mount for Civilian Government
- Thousands protest in capital to support civilian government
- Administration at risk after rebel groups split with allies
Protesters outside the presidential palace in Khartoum, on Oct. 21.
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The U.S. special envoy for the Horn of Africa is set to arrive in Sudan on Friday to try to resolve a deepening political crisis as pro-democracy protests started in the capital.
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Khartoum, demanding an end to what they say is an attempt by the army to derail the nation’s nascent transition toward a civilian government. The military and civilians have shared power in an interim administration since the ouster of long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir in 2019.