SUDAN INSIGHT ALERT: Economist – How to stop Sudan sliding to civil war

15/6/19: Economist – How to stop Sudan sliding to civil war

 The Economist call for the US to persuade Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE to “work together to defuse the time-bomb in Khartoum,” and press for power sharing agreement in Sudan, led by civilians but with armed forces representation – citing the “reasonably” successful example of post-2014 Burkina Faso revolution.

 Amid “dislike and distrust” between the army, the RSF and the intelligence service, matters are “complicated” by Egypt supporting the army because it “hates the idea of a bloodthirsty militia (the RSF) with Islamist ties ruling its neighbor,” whereas Saudi Arabia and the UAE back the RSF for their role in Yemen.

 The Economist call for the US to persuade those Arab states of their common interests in keeping Sudan stable, and keeping out their regional rivals.

 In addition, “donors should be poised to help any…effort to move towards…civilian rule.”