Sudan Sovereign Council Member Resigns, Accuses Military Leaders of Interference

KHARTOUM, SUDAN - A civilian member of Sudan’s ruling Sovereign Council has resigned, citing interference from military officials in the transitional government. 

Aisha Musa Sayeed accused military leaders of sidelining civilians and making unilateral decisions affecting the entire country, including the recent use of force against peaceful protesters. Sayeed told reporters at a weekend media briefing in Khartoum she tendered her resignation because the military component of the Sovereign Council ignores the views of other council members. “Overriding constitutional powers has become a trait that cannot be ignored to the extent that the civilian component within the Sovereign Council and all other levels of governance became just a logistical executive body only. They don’t participate in decision making but only accept what has been agreed upon earlier,” said Sayeed.