The United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) congratulates the Sudanese people on the occasion of the 67th anniversary of its independence. This anniversary comes while Sudan is going through a very complex political process, one that is filled with hope for creating a better future and the desire to overcome the bitterness of the past. We hope this helps write a new page in the history of Sudan.

The Sudanese have shown throughout their contemporary history an amazing will to adhere to their dreams and aspirations even in the face of many challenges. The past four years, since the spark of the December revolution, were an example that inspired many around the globe in manifesting the abilities of the Sudanese people and their determination to achieve the goals represented by the slogan of freedom, peace and justice.

We congratulate the Sudanese on their independence anniversary, and call on all Sudanese parties and stakeholders to reflect on the interests of their people, and to seriously engage in the endeavors of the political process to restore the path of civil and democratic transformation in a way that achieves the best interests of Sudan and satisfies the hopes and aspirations of its people.

Happy Independence Day to the Sudanese people.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS).