February 7 — Sudan In The News

7/2/2021: Sudan Tribune - Minnawi calls for political reconciliation in Sudan including Islamists

Sudan Tribune report that Minni Minnawi, leader of the Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM-MM), called for political reconciliation including the former ruling National Congress Party (NCP).

"The political forces must reconcile in order to manage the transitional period, with the participation of all vital groups such as women, youth, pastoralists, farmers and civil society organizations," Minnawi said. "We must reconcile with the NCP because it is part of the Sudanese, but that does not prevent from holding the criminals accountable," he added.

Minnawi said that reconciliation should discuss the success of the transition period and how Sudan is governed, in addition to discussing the resources, customs, components and cultures of the Sudanese. Minnawi for a transitional national programme to achieve economic reforms, combating corruption, and building balanced foreign relations.