Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za

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10 December 2022 | 8:00 pm CAT

Sudanese political parties and the military signed a framework deal on Monday that they said would pave the way for a two-year civilian-led transition towards elections and end a sometimes violent standoff triggered by a coup in October 2021.

The deal could mark a new phase for Sudan. Still, it has faced resistance from protest groups opposed to negotiations with the military and from Islamist factions loyal to the regime of toppled leader Omar al-Bashir.

Discussing with Radio Islam International, Sudanese South African expatriate Abdul Karim Elgony expresses the moment as historical over the last five years.

He said hope had been opened for negotiations that could take place without violence.

An initial agreement was signed, which stated both the head of the military, Al-Burhan, and his deputy should step down from politics.

Meanwhile, Omar al-Bashir has been moved from prison to a hospital to complete medical treatment.

However, Dr Elgony said the focus remains on the agreement and how to follow it up until it reaches the fruitful appointment of a civilian government.

Listen to the interview on Radio Islam’s podcast.