2021 Sudan coup d'état

On 24 October 2021, the Sudanese military took control of the Sudanese government in Khartoum through a coup d'état. The military arrested at least five senior government figures, including Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok.[1] The coup also caused internet outages in the country.

Later that day, Head of State Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared a state of emergency and announced that he was dissolving the government and the Sovereignty Council.[2] In a televised address, he stated that a new government would lead the country until the next elections in July 2023.[3]

A month later on 21 November, a deal was made in which all political prisoners including Hamdok were released, with Hamdok becoming prime minister again.[4]

An unsuccessful coup had previously happened in September 2021.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Sudan's PM and other leaders detained in apparent coup attempt", The Guardian, Sudan, 25 October 2021
  2. ↑ "Sudan's Burhan declares state of emergency, dissolves government". Reuters. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "Live: Sudan's General Burhan dissolves government, declares state of emergency". France 24. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  4. ↑ "Sudan military reinstates PM Hamdok after deal". Reuters. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
  5. ↑ "Sudan failed coup: Government blames pro-Bashir elements". BBC News. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.


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