SUDAN INSIGHT ALERT: Sudanese authorities say military coup by remnants of past regime thwarted

21/9/2021: Washington Post - Sudanese authorities say military coup by remnants of past regime thwarted, by Rachel Chason

Rachel Chason’s feature piece provides analytical quotes on the failed coup attempt.

According to Brian D’Silva, an analyst on Sudan, the coup reinforces the fragility of Sudan’s democratic transition and indicates the “persistent influence of remnants of Bashir’s regime,” adding that “we should do our best to see the situation in Sudan remain stable,” amid regional instability.

Yasir Arman, an adviser to Prime Minister Hamdok, called the events “a wake-up call" about support among Islamist forces loyal to al-Bashir and the extent to which they oppose the transitional government.  

Jonas Horner, senior Sudan analyst at the International Crisis Group, said that a successful coup may have meant the end of international aid dollars that the new government has been increasingly successful at getting. Horner added that “this coup attempt may have been a test…to see how the street reacts”.