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    "content": "leadership and on the streets, triumphed over violent anti-democratic and coercive elements of the State. Since December 2018, the affairs of the Republic of Sudan have been presided over by the Transitional Military Council (TMC). The African Union (AU) from the outset took a firm and principled position that the Republic of Sudan must return to civilian rule in line with the Lome Declaration of July, 2000, on the organization’s framework, concerning the response to unconstitutional changes of government. Initially, the AU gave the TMC a period of 15 days to restore civilian rule. On 30th April, 2019 the AU Peace and Security Council extended the period to 60 days. It is instructive that opposition political parties and the alliance of civil society and professional organizations agreed to engage with the TMC to determine the pathway to democracy and constitutionalism. The institution of a transitional mechanism designed to establish a civilian authority with the participation of the TMC, which as it should, will comprise a majority of membership of civilians against the military in the governing organ. Madam Temporary Speaker, on 3rd June, 2019, what was previously a peaceful and people driven process took a violent turn when the military used excessive force to disperse the protestors in a crackdown that was both abrupt and arbitrary. The death toll, injuries and damage caused is a matter of great concern. Credible information from doctors and other sources have asserted that more than 100 people have lost their lives as a result of unjustified and brutal interventions by state security. Some bodies have even been thrown into the River Nile. Madam Temporary Speaker, whereas the concerns expressed and interventions made that the AU and the international community have been commendable, including the recent visit to Khartoum by the Ethiopian Prime Minister in view of the escalating humanitarian and human rights situation prevailing in the Republic of Sudan, the Government of Kenya is urged to lobby the AU to- (1) Call for an emergency session on the Republic of Sudan with a resolve that a mediation team to resolve the conflict and return the country to a civilian lead democratic governance be appointed. This is to be achieved by affirming the AU’s resolution rejecting the coup and demanding transition to a civilian authority and following through the AU’s option to suspend the Republic of Sudan in all AU activities until constitutional order is restored. (2) Urgently invite opposition forces such as the Sudan Professional Association and the Forces for Freedom and Change to address the AU Security Council in order to deepen understanding of their perspectives and objectives. (3) Reinforce the mediation team to help oversee the transition to full civilian authority and support a broader programme of conflict resolution, transitional justice and institutional reforms during the transition, and if necessary, deploy an AU observer mission to the Republic of Sudan to sustain dialogue and cooperation. (4) Reiterate African solidarity in support of the Sudanese people and their international guaranteed human rights of freedom of expression, association, peace and security and the right to choose their own government. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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