Abdalla Hamdok
Abdalla Hamdok | |
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عبدالله حمدوك | |
Sovereignty Council | |
Preceded by | Mohamed Tahir Ayala |
Succeeded by | Himself |
Personal details | |
Born | Al-Dibaibat, South Kordofan, Sudan | 1 January 1956
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations | Forces of Freedom and Change (until 2021) |
Spouse | Muna Abdalla |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of Khartoum University of Manchester |
Abdalla Hamdok
Following the transfer of power from the
Early life and education
Abdalla Hamdok was born on 1 January 1956 in Al Dibaibat, South Kordofan, Sudan.[12] He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Khartoum and a doctorate in economic studies from the University of Manchester.[4]
Early and international career
From 1981 to 1987, Hamdok was a senior official in the Sudanese Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning.[4]
In the 1990s, Hamdok held senior positions first at
Hamdok worked briefly for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in 2001 and 2002 as Director of Regional Integration and Trade[5] and from 2011 to October 2018 was the Deputy Executive Secretary of UNECA.[4][5] UNECA staff described Hamdok as "a true Pan-Africanist, a diplomat, a humble man and a brilliant and disciplined mind".[5]
In September 2018, Hamdok was named as minister of finance under the Omar al-Bashir presidency of Sudan but refused the nomination.[13]
Prime Minister of Sudan
Suggestions were made in June 2019 by a spokesperson of the
The
As prime minister, Hamdok selected a cabinet of ministers. On 4 October 2019, he purged the leadership of the public Sudanese universities, dismissing 28 chancellors and 35 vice-chancellors and appointed 34 vice-chancellors. The aim was to replace people in positions of power representing the al-Bashir government.[18]
Assassination attempt
On 9 March 2020, a car explosion targeted Hamdok and his motorcade in an assassination attempt in the capital Khartoum. The culprit(s) has yet to be publicly identified. At least three vehicles were damaged in the attempt, but there were no casualties[19][20] except for one security officer who was "lightly wounded."[21]
October 2021 coup
On 25 October 2021, the Sudanese military, headed by
On 21 November 2021, Hamdok was reinstated as prime minister after a political agreement was signed by Sudan's top general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to restore the transition to civilian rule. The 14-point deal called for the release of all political prisoners detained during the coup and stipulated that a 2019 constitutional declaration be the basis for a political transition. However, the Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC) civilian coalition, which shared power with the military, and the Sudanese Professionals Association (SPA) both rejected the political deal.[25] Large crowds of protestors also took to the streets to reject any deal involving the military.[26] According to a spokesperson, this agreement was not voluntary on Hamdok's behalf, as "the pact had been struck with a gun to his head." At first it remained unclear how much power Hamdok and his cabinet would have after being reinstated as prime minister.[27][28][29] However, by mid-December 2021, Hamdok was confident enough to dismiss the acting governors who had been appointed by General al- Burhan. He also replaced several government ministers appointed by the military, including some with close links to the previous regime of Omar al-Bashir.[30]
Resignation as prime minister
On 2 January 2022, Hamdok announced his resignation as prime minister in a televised speech, saying that the country was at a dangerous turning point[3] and roundtable discussion was needed to come to a new agreement for Sudan's political transition to democracy.[31][32] According to sources contacted by CNN, Hamdok's resignation was triggered by the military reneging on a "non-interference" agreement.[33]
2023 Sudan war
In the 2023 War in Sudan, Hamdok leads the Taqaddum in peace negotiations.[34]
Views
Agriculture
Hamdok has pushed for a change from
Women's rights
As Prime Minister, Hamdok had the role in late August 2019 of selecting ministers from a list of candidates proposed to him by the
In November 2019, the government of Sudan repealed all laws restricting women's freedom of dress, movement, association, work and study. Hamdok praised women in a message published on social media, saying that the laws were "an instrument of exploitation, humiliation, violation, aggression on the rights of citizens."[45] In 2020, Hamdok passed a law to prohibit female genital mutilation.[46]
Personal life
Hamdok married fellow economist Muna Abdalla in 1993 in south
See also
References
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