Sudanese armed forces announce the ousting of President Omar al-Bashir and the beginning of a two-year interim period ruled by the High Council of the Armed Forces, Minister of Defense announces in a televised statement.
The Sudanese armed forces announced Thursday the ousting of President Omar al-Bashir and the beginning of a two-year interim period ruled by the High Council of the Armed Forces, Minister of Defense Awad bin Auf announced in a televised statement."The security council apologises to the Sudanese people for the killing and violence that took place," Auf said in his statement.The military statement also announced the annulment of the current constitution and the dissolving of the cabinet.
Sudanese people have been celebrating in anticipation of the news Thursday, with thousands flocking to the presidential palace and military headquarters in Khartoum, whereAuthorities announced earlier the release of all political prisoners who were arrested in the anti-government protests, according to the Sudan News Agency .
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