The Intelligence from The Economist Power rationing: Sudan in transition
Aug 20, 2019
Daniel Knowles, an international correspondent for The Economist, provides insights on Sudan's tumultuous political transition following Omar al-Bashir's removal. He discusses the fraught power-sharing agreement between military leaders and civilians and the skepticism surrounding its effectiveness amid ongoing violence. The conversation also touches on the intriguing idea that parliamentary seating arrangements influence political debates. Additionally, Knowles highlights Estonia's Laulupidu festival, where choral music serves as a unifying force amid political challenges.
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Bashir on Trial
- Omar al-Bashir, Sudan's former dictator, is on trial for corruption.
- He joked about living in prison, the same place he used to send people.
Sudan's Transition
- Protests about food prices escalated into demands for civilian rule, leading to Bashir's removal.
- A power-sharing deal between military and civilians offers a path to civilian government.
Power-Sharing Agreement
- The power-sharing agreement involves a transitional council with military control for the first 21 months.
- Civilians will take over after this period, but public nervousness remains.