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Sudan's prime minister dissolves government, state news agency reports
- On Saturday, Kamil Idris officially took office as Sudan’s prime minister in a ceremony held in Khartoum, becoming the first to hold the position since the military coup in 2021.
- On May 19, Sudan’s head of state, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, issued a constitutional decree officially naming Kamil Idris as prime minister, filling the position that had remained empty since early 2022.
- Sudan remains embroiled in a conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces since April 2023, causing massive casualties and a severe humanitarian crisis.
- Idris vowed to prioritize stability and reconstruction, stating he will stay equidistant from all political parties amid calls from aid groups about the "world’s worst humanitarian crisis."
- Following Idris’s appointment, he dissolved the caretaker government late Sunday, with no date announced for a new government despite escalating fighting and cholera outbreaks.
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Sudan's New PM Dissolves Caretaker Government One Day After Taking Office
Addis Ababa, -- Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris dissolved the caretaker government, a day after he was sworn in before the chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
·South Africa
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Sudan’s new PM dissolves government but military control remains firm
In his first public address, Prime Minister Kamil Idris set ambitious goals to restore security by eliminating “rebellious militias,” though analysts warn the goal may be beyond his reach.
·Washington, United States
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Kamil Idris was not elected, but since 2021 he has been the first civilian head of government in the North African country. His focus is on the fight against the RSF militia and national cohesion.
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