The new head of Sudan's military council said on Saturday a civilian govern...
KHARTOUM - The new head of Sudan’s military council said on Saturday a civilian government would be formed after consultations with the opposition and promised the transition period would last for a maximum of two years, as protesters kept up pressure for rapid change.
Bashir was overthrown on Thursday after weeks of mass protests brought on by rising food costs, high unemployment and increasing repression during his three decades in power. Defense Minister Awad Ibn Auf stepped down as head of the transitional military council late on Friday after only a day in the post.
“The reason for the changes in Sudan is the pressure from protesters and pressures within the army, and the fear among military commanders of a split in the armed forces.” The Sudanese Professionals Association , which has been leading protests to demand a civilian government, called for more demonstrations earlier on Saturday.
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