National Congress Party (Sudan)

The National Congress Party (NCP) was a major political party in Sudan. It dominated Sudanese politics from 1998 until its dissolution in 2019, following the Sudanese Revolution.

The NCP was formed in 1998 as a successor to the National Islamic Front (NIF). It maintained strong ties to the Sudanese military and was widely considered the dominant political force during the presidency of Omar al-Bashir. Al-Bashir, who came to power in a 1989 military coup, served as the party's chairman.

The party's ideology was based on a form of Islamist nationalism. During its rule, the NCP implemented policies influenced by Islamic law and promoted a vision of Sudan as an Islamic state. The party faced accusations of authoritarianism, corruption, and human rights abuses, including suppression of political opposition, restrictions on freedom of expression, and the use of violence against protesters.

The NCP was involved in numerous conflicts, including the Second Sudanese Civil War and the Darfur conflict. It was also subject to international sanctions and condemnation for its support of terrorism and its human rights record.

Following widespread protests that began in December 2018, al-Bashir was ousted in a military coup in April 2019. The NCP was subsequently dissolved by a decree of the Transitional Military Council in 2019, and its assets were seized. Several of its leaders were arrested and faced charges related to corruption and other crimes.

Even after its dissolution, the influence of former NCP members and their allies remained a factor in Sudanese politics.