Question Period Note: The current situation in Sudan

Developments in Sudan since the military coup on October 25, 2021.

• Canada condemns the military coup of October 25 and remains concerned at the lack of progress towards the re-establishment of a civilian-led transitional.

• Canada calls for an end to all human rights violations, including the violent repression of civilian protests and sexual and gender-based violence. Perpetrators must be held accountable.

• We support a successful transition leading to a free and democratic Sudan, through a process that includes a wide representation of the Sudanese population and that is responsive to its needs and aspirations.
• Canada stands in solidarity with the Sudanese people in their quest for democracy, peace and justice.
• Canada advocates for a process that includes a wide representation of the Sudanese population and that is responsive to the needs and aspirations of the people of Sudan.

On June 21, the representative of the African Union in Sudan suspended its participation from 'certain activities' related to the intra-Sudanese talks being facilitated by the UN, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to find a way out of the current crisis . Mohamed Belaish, claimed that the talks lack transparency, honesty and inclusion, specifically referring to the fact the he was not invited to the talks held recently between the opposition forces and military representatives on the invitation of the US and Saudi Arabia. He indicated that the AU would not support a process that excludes certain participants and treats them unjustly. The African Union Special Envoy to Sudan, Mohamed El Hacen Lebatt, has yet to comment.

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