Protests as Sudan military, parties sign initial transition deal
Al JazeeraMAY 2023
Multiple time bombs stand in the way of Sudan's democratic transformation. Democratic political forces are divided over how to proceed given the outsized presence of the army and paramilitary groups, and marginal incitement on either side could lead to an explosive conflict between the army and the RSF. The issue of integration between these groups has already become a huge sticking point, so it must be questioned what can realistically be expected of Sudan's future when even more contentious topics will be approached.
Tensions are currently high, and Sudan is clearly going through a historical and dangerous turn. However, there is still optimism that a final agreement and the transition to democracy will indeed occur. Organizations are continuing to work with the military and the paramilitary to solve this last pending issue concerning Sudan's future.