SUDAN INSIGHT ALERT: Economist - Sudan's junta clings to power as protests grow

25/4/19: Economist – Sudan’s junta clings to power as protests grow

The Economist highlights issues with the civilian opposition, and the interests of the transitional military council, and international actors.

 The Economist highlights the Sudanese Professional Association struggle agree on a new government, and the Declaration of Freedom and Change coalition parties "jostling for position," with senior Sudanese journalist Osman Mirghani quoted warning that the military will take over "unless there is a clear plan."

 Meanwhile, TMC chief Abdelfattah Al Burhan and his deputy Himedti "say the right things, but seem reluctant to cede authority," with the Economist highlighting the financial losses that the military junta faces if it cedes power.

 Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are said to want "to stamp out any hope of a new Arab Spring." The western troika of the US, UK and Norway is said to suggest that the Sudanese Professionals Association reconsider some its demands.