The UAE And Saudi Are Joining Forces To Provide $3Billion In Aid To Sudan
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have announced a joint initiative to support the brotherly people of Sudan.
In total, the two countries are offering $3billion in an assistance bundle which includes a US $500 million deposit into Sudan’s central bank to strengthen the country’s liquidity and monetary reserves, according to Wam.ae.
The rest of the money is dedicated to support the people of Sudan and includes provisions for food, medicine and fuel derivatives.
#UAE, #SaudiArabia provide $US3 billion in assistance to #Sudan#wamnewshttps://t.co/wTgjkh2feO pic.twitter.com/MDb0OAxH28
— WAM News / English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) April 21, 2019
Sudan is in political limbo after Sudanese military toppled al-Bashir on April 11
President Omar al-Bashir held power for nearly 30 years but was ousted on April 11 following accusations of corruption, anti-government protests and an intensifying call from the Sudanese people for genuine change.
The country’s political situation remains in no-mans-land, as a growing number of protestors (namely, civilians) are holding sit-ins in Khartoum, demanding authority to be handed over to civilian rule.
Video: Celebrations on the streets in Khartoum when al-Bashir’s rule finally came to an end
As a witness to this hopeful celebration of soldiers and civilians alike under the full moon in Khartoum, it feels impossible not to say it: We are with you, Sudan, hoping for the best. pic.twitter.com/yRLiiQLpS1
— Max Bearak (@maxbearak) April 19, 2019
