Coup threatens Sudan's economic recovery - analysis

By Anne Soy

Sudan's economy has long been in dire straits, and ordinary people are likely to experience more pain.

Shortages of bread and skyrocketing prices of basic commodities led to mass protests, and the overthrow of Omar al-Bashir in 2019.

Under his rule, Sudan became a pariah in the West.

The civilian-led government which took office after he was ousted sought to rebuild international relations to secure funding.

Much of that work is being lost now, threatening to derail Sudan's economic recovery.

The Word Bank's announcement to freeze cash to Sudan after the coup follows the US's decision to suspend $700m (£510m) in emergency aid.

The European Union has also said it is considering similar measures.

There have been suggestions that the coup leaders have the support of some Arab League states.

But their room to manoeuvre is getting smaller as international pressure grows.

The US has said it is in talks with Gulf states about the situation in Sudan, while the African Union's decision to suspend its membership increases the isolation of the generals.

This article originally appeared in BBC News.

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