Calling on the UK government to act over Sudan massacre and human rights abuses
At least 110 opposition supporters were murdered in Sudan earlier this month when a paramilitary group violently dispersed a peaceful sit-in outside defence headquarters in Khartoum. The massacre followed six months of developing protests that began over bread prices last December, leading to a general strike in May. The demonstrators were initially protesting against the 30-year-rule of Omar al-Bashir. They continued to protest after he was deposed by the military, demanding a swift transition to civilian rule. We encourage members to update their knowledge of what is occurring in Sudan: https://menasolidaritynetwork.com/2019/06/03/briefing-who-are-the-armed-men-who-threaten-sudans-peaceful-revolution/ and contact your MPs to promote the following three demands: We call on the UK government to: halt military and security cooperation with individuals and groups in Sudan responsible for human rights abuses. end to the transfer of arms or equipment to Sudan which can be used for repression. end the Khartoum process. We note the following statement from the Sudanese Professionals Association (3 June 2019): In the early hours of today, Rapid Support Forces backed by security forces and Police stormed the sit-in area in front of the headquarters of the Sudanese army in the capital Khartoum. Fire bullets were used excessively and injured several unarmed citizens; uncounted numbers of them are dead. … continue reading