That the Senate—
supports the African Union Peace and Security Council’s initial 2-week deadline urging a swift transfer of power by the military to a civilian-led political authority in Sudan that—
has a civilian character and composition reflecting the will of the Declaration of Freedom and Change Forces leading negotiations on behalf of citizens; and
immediately begins a transparent process leading to credible elections and security sector reforms;
calls on the ruling authorities in Sudan—
to respect the right to freedom of association and expression;
to protect the rights of opposition political parties, journalists, human rights defenders, religious minorities, nongovernmental organizations, and civic movements to operate without interference;
to lift the bureaucratic restrictions on, and facilitate access for, humanitarian relief operations;
to introduce strong measures to create transparency and address the structural corruption and kleptocracy of the state;
to pursue accountability for serious crimes and human rights abuses by former President al-Bashir's regime and permit international human rights monitors to deploy in Sudan to examine the allegations of atrocities committed against protesters and civilians during 2019;
to release remaining political prisoners and refrain from arbitrary arrest, detention, and torture; and
to immediately restore Internet access and avoid further denial of access to suppress the fundamental human right of freedom of expression and association by Sudanese citizens;
urges the United States Government to lead in efforts that advance a peaceful transfer of power and a civilian-led transition period focused on creating the conditions under which timely democratic elections can be held that will meet international standards and be overseen by credible domestic and international electoral observers, and for the peaceful resolution of Sudan’s conflicts;
encourages the African Union and its member states to continue supporting the Sudanese people’s aspirations for democracy, justice, and peace;
expresses concern that the participation in the transitional government of individuals who have been implicated in possible war crimes would undermine efforts to restore peace and democracy and pursue justice and accountability in Sudan;
emphasizes that until a transition to a credible civilian-led government that reflects the aspirations of the Sudanese people is established, the process to consider removing Sudan from the State Sponsor of Terrorism List, lifting any other remaining sanctions on Sudan, or normalizing relations with the Government of Sudan will continue to be suspended; and
stands in solidarity with the people of Sudan and their aspirations for a democratic, participatory government.