Sudan’s Chief of Staff Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has signed a constitutional decree amending the General Intelligence Agency Law of 2010, a move viewed by some as a step backward.
According to General Mohamed al-Ghali, Secretary-General of the Sovereignty Council, the revisions followed approval during a joint meeting of the Sovereignty Council and the Cabinet.
He further clarified, citing Al Jazeera Net, that the amended law has been officially published in Sudan’s Ministry of Justice Gazette, making it effective from the date of publication.
Reportedly, notable changes to the new Intelligence and Security Service law include Article 25 concerning preventive detention, Articles 29 and 37 regarding the authorities of agency members and the director, Article 33 concerning the immunity of agency members, Article 46 relating to the immunity of members and collaborators, and Article 53, which prohibits the seizure of commercial establishments.
Sudan has undergone significant political transformations since the ousting of former President Omar al-Bashir in April 2019.
The transitional period, marked by a power-sharing agreement between the military and civilian forces, aims to lead the country towards democratic governance.
The amendment to the Intelligence Agency Law reflects ongoing efforts to reform Sudan’s security apparatus amidst broader political changes
