Khartoum, Sudan – (African Boulevard News) – The crisis in Sudan worsens as President Joe Biden announced an executive order imposing sanctions on Sudan in response to the military takeover in October 2021 and the recent outbreak of inter-service fighting in April 2023. This decision comes as no surprise as the violence in Sudan continues to escalate, leading to the death of hundreds of civilians and a dire situation described as a “tragedy.”
The sanctions will target the military junta, which illegally seized power through a coup and the paramilitary forces responsible for the violence against civilians. This move is aimed at deterring violent actions of the military junta against civilians, the opposition, and the media. The US is the largest donor to Sudan, and these sanctions will have a significant impact on the economy, which is already struggling to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent floods.
Sudan has been in turmoil since the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir in 2019, and the military coup in October 2021 has further worsened the situation for the people of Sudan. Inter-service fighting that broke out in April 2023 only added to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The United Nations has warned that the violence could spiral into a full-scale conflict, with devastating consequences for the people of Sudan and the region.
In response to the sanctions, the Sudanese government has condemned the decision, calling it interference in their internal affairs. While some Sudanese citizens support the imposition of sanctions, others fear that it will hurt the economy and lead to further suffering for ordinary people.
According to experts, sanctions can be an effective tool to pressure countries to change their behavior, but they can also have unintended consequences. It remains to be seen how these sanctions will affect the situation in Sudan and whether they will result in tangible change.
In conclusion, the situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, and the violence against civilians must stop. The imposition of sanctions by President Biden is a bold move, but it remains to be seen whether it will have the desired effect. The international community must continue to put pressure on the military junta to end the violence and commit to a peaceful transition of power. The people of Sudan deserve a better future, and the world must stand with them in their quest for peace and stability.
