Constitution-making and Human Rights in the Sudans

Sudan and South Sudan have suffered from repeated cycles of conflict and authoritarianism, leading to serious human rights and humanitarian law violations. This book examines Sudans constitutional history and current debates to identify critical factors for overcoming the failure to agree on and implement a stable order conducive to sustainable peace and human rights protection. It also addresses constitutionalism and constitutional rights protection in their political, legal, and institutional context, and the repercussions of the relationship between state and religion for the right to freedom of religion, minority rights, and womens rights.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 218 pages
\n Publication date: 30 September 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Sudan and South Sudan have endured a protracted cycle of conflict and authoritarianism, leading to widespread human rights and humanitarian law violations. Recognizing the underlying cause of Sudans governance challenges, various efforts, including the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement and transitional justice initiatives, have emphasized the need to establish a stable political and legal order. Since South Sudan's independence in 2011, parallel constitutional review processes have sparked intense discussions on fundamental aspects of Sudan's identity, governance, rule of law, human rights protection, and the interplay between religion and the State.

This book delves into the intricate history of Sudan's constitution and ongoing debates to identify key factors that can help Sudan and South Sudan overcome their apparent inability to agree on and implement a stable order that promotes sustainable peace and human rights protection. It conducts a comprehensive analysis of Sudanese law and politics, identifying the building blocks for constitutional reforms. The book explores constitutionalism and constitutional rights protection within the political, legal, and institutional contexts of Sudan and South Sudan, examining the consequences of the relationship between the state and religion on the right to freedom of religion, minority rights, and women's rights.

The book highlights the historical background, political developments, and legal frameworks that have shaped Sudan and South Sudan's constitutional journeys. It examines the challenges faced by these countries in establishing and maintaining a stable constitutional order, including the role of external actors, regional dynamics, and domestic factors. The book also explores the role of constitutionalism in promoting peace, human rights, and democracy, and the ways in which it can be strengthened in Sudan and South Sudan.

Furthermore, the book examines the specific constitutional rights and freedoms that are at stake in Sudan and South Sudan, including the right to freedom of expression, assembly, and association, the right to equality before the law, the right to privacy, and the right to a fair trial. It analyzes the challenges faced by these countries in protecting and promoting these rights, including the role of the judiciary, civil society, and other institutions.

The book also explores the role of transitional justice mechanisms in addressing past human rights violations and promoting reconciliation in Sudan and South Sudan. It examines the successes and challenges of transitional justice processes, including truth and reconciliation commissions, criminal tribunals, and other mechanisms, and the ways in which they can contribute to the long-term stability and development of these countries.

In conclusion, this book provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of Sudan's constitutional history and current debates, with a particular focus on identifying the factors that can enable Sudan and South Sudan to overcome their challenges and establish a stable and inclusive constitutional order. It offers valuable insights into the political, legal, and institutional dimensions of constitutionalism and rights protection in Sudan and South Sudan, and its implications for promoting peace, human rights, and democracy in the region.

\n Weight: 366g\n
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367663407\n \n