Sudan Roundup: PM dissolves government, cholera outbreak, RSF militias
Sudan’s Prime Minister dissolves government and outlines transitional priorities
Sudan’s Prime Minister Kamil Idris has dissolved the existing government, assigning ministry secretaries and undersecretaries to manage affairs until a new cabinet is formed, according to state media SUNA. The decision followed a meeting with outgoing ministers, during which Idris commended their service amid the ongoing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Sudan’s transitional prime minister to form new government after Eid
Sudan’s transitional Prime Minister Kamil Idris plans to form a new government after Eid al-Adha, with expected military involvement in selecting key sovereign ministers and allocating seats to armed groups that signed the Juba Peace Agreement. Idris dissolved the existing government following a closed meeting in Port Sudan, delegating ministry functions to general secretaries and undersecretaries to maintain essential services.
Cholera outbreak worsens in Omdurman as isolation centre closes
The health situation in Omdurman, west of Sudan’s capital Khartoum, has deteriorated further after the Federal Ministry of Health closed the hospital’s isolation centre on May 28 due to the rising outbreak of cholera in the area and concerns about disease spread within the facility.
Sudan’s new prime minister to prioritise national security, unity, and foreign relations
Sudan’s new Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, announced on Sunday, June 1, that his government will prioritise national security and the restoration of state authority. In his first address broadcast on state-run Sudan TV, he emphasised the need for comprehensive national recovery, an inclusive Sudanese-led dialogue, and the rejection of regionalism and racism. He also pledged to strengthen Sudan’s foreign relations, especially within the Arab and African regions, and called on the international community to support the country’s reconstruction. Osman Mirghani, editor-in-chief of Al-Tayyar, described the prime minister’s speech as promising, highlighting Idris’s commitment to inclusive dialogue as a potential foundation for progress.
Cholera deaths decline in Sudan’s Khartoum state as health interventions expand
Sudan’s Health Ministry reported on Monday, June 2, that cholera deaths in Khartoum State decreased to six on Sunday, down from 12 the previous day. A total of 605 cases were recorded in Karrari, Omdurman, and Ombada. The ministry attributed the decline to expanded field clinics, sanitation teams, and targeted health interventions. Last Thursday, the ministry reported 1,375 new cases and 23 deaths in Khartoum and 2,729 infections with 172 deaths nationwide.
Sudan’s new prime minister urges foreign backers to end support for RSF militias
Newly appointed Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris has called on countries supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to halt what he described as “criminal operations”. In an address delivered in Port Sudan on Sunday, Idris stated that national security and state authority depend on defeating the rebellion and dismantling insurgent militias. He urged foreign states to cease support and warned of consequences for those planning, financing, or cooperating in such actions. The Sudanese government has accused the United Arab Emirates, Chad, Libya, and South Sudan of backing the RSF during the ongoing conflict. Sudan’s civil war began on April 15, 2023, when clashes erupted between the military and RSF. More than 24,000 people have been reported killed, with actual figures likely higher.
