The BIC is concerned with the unfolding events in Sudan and condemns the military coup taking place there. The actions of the military in their removal of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok's transitional government is a significant blow to the fragile Sudanese democracy that has been tentatively developing following the removal of former President Omar al-Bashir in 2019.
BIC's Political Analyst, Ben Lowings said, "The actions of the military have today made Sudan likely to revert to dictatorial rule. General Abdel Fattah Abdelraham Burhan's television address that suggested elections for a civilian government will now only take place in two years time is unacceptable. All arrested political leaders, including the Prime Minister, should be released immediately." The BIC also notes that pro-democracy protests in Khartoum are taking place against the coup, and urges that the military respects the rights of civilians at all times.