Family of Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir Requests Treatment Abroad
Relatives and the lawyer of Omar al-Bashir requested that the former leader be released and sent abroad for medical treatment due to his deteriorating health condition and humanitarian grounds.
The family and lawyer of former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who was ousted from power in 2019 after ruling for nearly three decades, have made an appeal to authorities citing serious health issues. The family wants Bashir to be released for humanitarian reasons and his treatment to be continued abroad.
Request for Treatment and Appeal Made
The family and lawyer of former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir made public statements drawing attention to the severity of the former leader's health condition. Family members made a direct appeal to Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, demanding Bashir's release.
Treatment Process at the Military Hospital
It was reported that Omar al-Bashir, who has advanced age and various health problems, is being held in a military hospital in the capital Khartoum, where his treatment is continuing. His family stated that these hospital conditions might remain insufficient and desire his transfer to a health institution abroad.
Process of Removal from Power
The era of Omar al-Bashir, who stayed in power in Sudan for about 30 years, was shaken by mass protests that started nationwide in December 2018. Following these social events, the military intervened and Bashir was officially removed from office on April 11, 2019.
Judicial Decisions and Prison Conditions
After being ousted, Bashir was tried and sentenced to two years in prison in December 2019 on charges of corruption and illegal financing. Considering his advanced age, it was decided that he would serve his sentence in a rehabilitation facility.
Decision for Transfer to Hospital
In an official statement made by the Sudanese army on April 26, 2023, it was publicly announced that Omar al-Bashir was transferred from Kober Prison to a military hospital due to his deteriorating health condition.