Photo taken on Jan. 2, 2019 shows a press conference held by a group of Sudanese political parties in Khartoum, Sudan. A group of Sudanese political parties on Wednesday reiterated commitment to remain in the government, voicing that adherence to dialogue is means to resolve Sudan's political crisis. The Parties of the Government of National Unity, which brings together 20 parties, including the ruling National Congress Party (NCP), held a press conference in Khartoum. (Xinhua/Mohamed Khidir)
KHARTOUM, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- A group of Sudanese political parties on Wednesday reiterated commitment to remain in the government, voicing that adherence to dialogue is means to resolve Sudan's political crisis.
The Parties of the Government of National Unity, which brings together 20 parties, including the ruling National Congress Party (NCP), held a press conference in Khartoum.
The group criticized the Sudanese National Front for Change (NFC), an alliance bringing together 22 political parties, which on Tuesday decided to withdraw from the government.
"The political forces and the peace signatory movements reiterated their adherence to outcomes of the national dialogue and to press ahead with implementing those outcomes," Bahar Idris Abu Garada, chairman of Liberation and Justice Party, said at the press conference.
He acknowledged that there is an economic crisis facing the country, but the government is working to address it.
Abdel Rahman Al-Khidir, NCP's Political Secretary, said that "we expressed confidence in the government which represents us and works to find the necessary solutions to the issues of our people."
He accused the NFC's attempts to incite the Sudanese army to carry out a military coup, saying "it is against the Constitution."
The NFC, including the Reform Now Party led by Ghazi Salahuddin and the Umma Party (Reform and Renewal) led by Mubarak Al-Fadilt, on Tuesday announced withdrawal from the government and demanded formation of a new one.
Since Dec. 19, 2018, various areas in Sudan, including Khartoum, have been witnessing popular protests over the deteriorating economic conditions and price hikes of basic commodities.
According to the government statistics, 19 people have been killed during the popular protests.
