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Women In Power Give Minorities a Voice in New Sudan

Salem Solomon

   WASHINGTON - In a solemn ceremony on August 21 in Khartoum, Sudan, 11
   people placed their hands on Korans to be sworn in to lead the country.

   The group, known as the sovereign council, will guide Sudan during a
   transitional period following 30 years of autocratic rule by Omar
   al-Bashir. The moment was historic for many reasons, including the
   group's composition -- the council includes two women.

   The representation raises expectations that women will be granted
   additional rights and minority groups of all types will be given a
   voice in a new Sudan.

   "The Sovereign Council is the culmination of the people's quest for
   equality and justice," said Ayesha Musa Saeed, a member of the council,
   following the [1]ceremony.

   In an interview with VOA's South Sudan in Focus, Raja Nicola Issa
   Abdul-Masseh, a member of the sovereign council and a member of Sudan's
   Christian minority, said the process will be slow but the new leaders
   are determined.

References

   1. https://www.tellerreport.com/news/2019-08-21---sudan-s-ruling-sovereign-council-is-sworn-in-.rk-eWWBoEr.html

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