Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, made the following statement about attacks carried out by elements of Sudan’s security forces:
"I condemn in the strongest terms the use of violence, specifically the firing of live ammunition, against unarmed Sudanese protesters on Monday, as they were peacefully demonstrating to establish a civilian-led authority in their country," said Sen. Risch. “Once again, I call on Sudan's military council to exercise restraint and I remind its leadership that the world is closely watching their actions. Witnesses and victims have identified Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces as key perpetrators of Monday’s deadly violence-military authorities should investigate and hold accountable those who carried out the attacks. Sudan's protest movement and the military authorities should not let Monday's events impede efforts towards agreeing on a swift transition to civilian authority. The U.S. remains in solidarity with the Sudanese people in their struggle to transition towards a citizen-centered democracy."
