| The Council of States of the Republic of Sudan | |
| Native Name: | مجلس الولايات السوداني |
| Coa Pic: | Seal of the Council of States of Sudan.jpg |
| House Type: | Upper House |
| Body: | National Legislature of Sudan |
| Foundation: | August 2005 |
| Disbanded: | May 2019 (dissolved) |
| Leader1 Type: | Speaker |
| Leader2 Type: | Secretary General |
| Election2: | 2013[1] |
| Seats: | 32[2] |
| Term Length: | 5 years |
| Structure1 Res: | 250px |
| Structure1 Alt: | Seats distribution of the Council of States as of 2010 |
| Last Election1: | 19 May 2015[3] [4] |
| Session Room: | File:120593917.fFhXTfR6.SudanDec094632.jpg |
| Meeting Place: | Omdurman, Sudan |
| Website: | Republic of Sudan Council of States |
The Council of States (مجلس الولايات السوداني, Maǧlis al-Wilāyāt) was the upper house of the parliament of Sudan from 2005 to 2019. It was established as part of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) which aimed to end the long-standing civil war between the Sudanese government and rebel groups in southern Sudan. The CPA provided for the creation of a bicameral National Legislature, consisting of the Council of States and the National Assembly.
The National Legislature, which includes the Council of States,[5] [6] was dissolved on 11 April 2019 following the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir and his National Congress Party in a military coup.[7]
However, following the ousting of President Omar al-Bashir and his National Congress Party in a military coup on 11 April 2019, the National Legislature, including the Council of States, was dissolved. The coup was followed by months of protests and a power struggle between the military and civilian groups, which ultimately resulted in the formation of a transitional government in August 2019.
As part of the 2019 Sudanese transition to democracy, a Transitional Legislative Council is to be formed which will function as the legislature of Sudan until elections scheduled for 2022.[8]
In August 2020, a power-sharing agreement was reached between Sudan's military and civilian leaders, which paved the way for the formation of a transitional government with a joint military-civilian ruling council. The agreement also provided for the formation of a new legislative body, the Sovereign Council, which would serve as the country's interim legislative authority until elections could be held.
| Position | Took office | Left office | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2005 | 2010 | [9] [10] | ||
| Maj-Gen. Adam Hamid Musa | May 2010 | 2014 - ? | [11] [12] | |
| 1 June 2015 | 11 April 2019 | [13] |