In Sudan’s case, it speaks volumes that Burhan met the U.S. special envoy for the Horn of Africa, Jeffrey Feltman, mere days before overthrowing his country’s transitional government. During this meeting, the U.S. warned the Sudanese military against attempting to seize power. Within 48 hours, it did just that. The U.S. has since condemned the Sudanese military and paused $700 million in aid to the country. However, the effectiveness of these measures is uncertain. Clearly, Washington’s threats were not enough to deter Burhan from halting Sudan’s burgeoning democracy in its tracks.
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