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.
Sudan’s new prime minister has dissolved the country’s government in a move that could signal another step toward civilian government, but one that experts warn may ultimately be limited by the military’s continued dominance over the Sudanese government.
What happened: Sudan’s state news agency SUNA reported on Sunday that during a meeting with the cabinet, Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced the dissolution of the current government. According to SUNA, Idris assigned the ministries’ secretaries-general and undersecretaries to act in place of ministers until a new government is formed.
It remains unclear when a new Sudanese government will take shape.
Despite the uncertainty, the move could mark a step toward long-promised political restructuring. Prime Minister Kamil Idris’ swearing-in aligns with earlier pledges by Sudanese Armed Forces chief and leader of the country’s Transitional Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, to establish a technocratic wartime government. Back in February, Burhan promised to appoint a civilian-led administration and draft a new constitution.
