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Sudan's Army Chief Burhan Appoints Former UN Official as Prime Minister
- Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan appointed Kamil Idris as prime minister through a constitutional decree on May 19, 2025.
- The appointment follows a vacant prime minister post since Abdalla Hamdok resigned in January 2022 amid ongoing conflict and political instability.
- Kamil Idris, an experienced international official and previous leader of the UN's World Intellectual Property Organization, brings substantial diplomatic expertise to Sudan amidst its ongoing civil conflict that began in April 2023.
- The conflict has killed tens of thousands and displaced about 13 million people, prompting the African Union to call the move important for restoring democratic governance.
- Idris's appointment offers a potential turning point amid Sudan's division and humanitarian crisis, although observers warn the war and fragmentation risks remain high.
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African Union Welcomes Appointment of Sudan’s New Prime Minister as Step Toward Civilian Rule - The Media Line
The African Union on Tuesday welcomed the appointment […] The post African Union Welcomes Appointment of Sudan’s New Prime Minister as Step Toward Civilian Rule appeared first on The Media Line.
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