Analyst's perspective on impact of Sudan protests on South Sudan

A political analyst says the ongoing developments in Sudan will not have a direct impact on the South Sudan peace process. 

Andrea Mach Mabior, a journalist and political analyst describes the demonstrations against President Oma-al Bashir as ‘civil protests’ that do not have a direct bearing on the revitalized peace agreement, that was brokered in Khartoum. 

Mabior however cautions that Juba should offer to mediate to prevent the protests from escalating into a full-fledged conflict, that would affect regional security and South Sudan’s oil interests.

“The government of South Sudan should do something about this situation, because if there is any fighting in Sudan, this would affect the flow of oil and peace implementation,” Mabior said.

The protests demanding President Omar al-Bashir and his government stand down, have taken a twist with the activists being helped by some soldiers.

At least 20 people have been killed since the sit-ins began at the Security Headquarters and outside President Bashir’s official residence on Saturday where thousands of people are gathered. 

Eyewitnesses reports suggest that the national army is protecting the protestors from National Security.

The United States, the UK and Norway have joined the protests, issuing a joint statement calling for a ‘credible political transition.’

Sebit William sought the persoective of analyst Andrea Mach Mabior in this interview.