By RFPosted on 20-08-2019Modified on 20-08-2019 at 15:43

The Coalition of Forces for Freedom and Change announced Tuesday, August 20, its final list of five civilians who will participate in the new transitional authority. This list will be sent later in the day to the Military Council.

An initial list was found this Sunday, August 18th. But divisions, withdrawals and pressures from the grassroots and some forces belonging to the Coalition for Freedom and Change led to the change of this list. An additional 48 hours was then requested from the Military Council.

Amongst the stumbling blocks, the base refused to include one of the leaders of the Sudanese Professionals' Association (APS) on this list. The APS had promised not to participate in the Sovereign Council so that it could continue to play its role during the transition period.

Another obstacle to overcome is the refusal of candidates belonging to political parties. To avoid division, it was necessary to resort to independent experts.

Two other names proposed on the first list were rejected because of the advanced age of the candidates. The constitutional declaration stresses the need to give greater roles to women and young people.

Almost unknown

In the end, five names, almost unknown, including a woman, will be forwarded to the Military Council this Tuesday afternoon. The latter must then proceed to its dissolution and the creation of the Sovereign Transitional Council which will replace it.

If all goes as planned, the members of the Sovereign Council will take an oath this Wednesday, August 21. This body, composed of five civilians, five military personnel and an eleventh civilian personality chosen by both parties, must oversee a 36-month transition period.

► See also: Sudan: the future civilian government facing the democratic challenge

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