Western countries slam new Sudan army-led council
3 years, 4 months ago

Western countries slam new Sudan army-led council

Al Jazeera  

US and allies say coup leader’s appointment of ruling body undermines commitment to restore transition to democracy. Several Western countries have expressed grave concern over the decision by Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to appoint a new ruling body weeks after he led a military coup that derailed the country’s fragile transition towards democracy. The new ruling body includes three senior military figures who were part of the previous council, five civilians and three former rebels who signed the Juba peace agreement with the former transitional government aimed at ending decades-old internal conflicts. Statement by the Troika, the European Union and Switzerland pic.twitter.com/sAsYvYpypa — US Embassy Khartoum November 12, 2021 Representatives of the Forces for Freedom and Change, the umbrella alliance which spearheaded protests that led to the removal of longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir in 2019, were dropped from the council. But in a power grab on October 25, the army dissolved the council and the transitional government led by Prime Minister Abdellah Hamdok, while it imposed a six-month state of emergency across the country.

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Sudan’s military leader Burhan backs democratic transition
2 years ago

Sudan’s military leader Burhan backs democratic transition

Al Jazeera  

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan reiterates that the army will be brought under a civilian-led government as talks on military reforms began on Sunday. Sudan’s military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has reiterated that the army will be brought under a new civilian-led government as talks on military reforms began on Sunday as part of a prolonged transition to civilian rule. …

Key date set in Sudan government transition, official says
2 years ago

Key date set in Sudan government transition, official says

Associated Press  

KHARTOUM, Sudan — Sudan’s military leaders and pro-democracy forces vowed to begin establishing a new civilian-led transitional government on April 11, a spokesperson representing both parties said Sunday. Speaking at a news conference broadcasted by Sudan’s state-run SUNA news agency, Khalid Omar said a finalized political settlement, first agreed upon last December, would be inked on April 1st. Sudan has …

Sudan paramilitary chief calls coup ‘gateway’ for return of ousted regime
2 years, 1 month ago

Sudan paramilitary chief calls coup ‘gateway’ for return of ousted regime

The Hindu  

The deputy head of Sudan’s ruling council Mohamed Hamdan Daglo said Sunday the 2021 military coup was a “mistake” that has invigorated remnants of ousted ruler Omar al-Bashir’s regime. Sudan has been gripped by deepening political and economic turmoil since the coup led by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, derailing a short-lived transition to civilian rule following Bashir’s 2019 ouster. …

Sudan’s ruling generals and main pro-democracy group sign uncertain deal to end crisis
2 years, 3 months ago

Sudan’s ruling generals and main pro-democracy group sign uncertain deal to end crisis

LA Times  

Sudan’s coup leaders and its main pro-democracy group signed a deal Monday to establish a civilian-led transitional government following the military takeover last year. It’s not clear whether or how quickly the deal signed Monday can offer a way out for Sudan, given that it appears to leave many thorny issues unresolved and doesn’t have the support of key political …

Analysis: Year post-coup, cracks in Sudan’s military junta
2 years, 5 months ago

Analysis: Year post-coup, cracks in Sudan’s military junta

Associated Press  

CAIRO — On his return home from the U.N. General Assembly this year, Sudan’s top general descended an airplane stairway in the country’s capital to a flurry of cameras. ‘‘While the fear of a civilian government brought Burhan and Hemedti together, there remain many divisions between them,‘’ said Amjad Farid, a Sudan analyst and former aid to the country’s prime …

Analysis: Year post-coup, cracks in Sudan's military junta
2 years, 5 months ago

Analysis: Year post-coup, cracks in Sudan's military junta

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. ‘‘While the fear of a civilian government brought Burhan …

Sudan general who led coup threatens to expel UN envoy
2 years, 11 months ago

Sudan general who led coup threatens to expel UN envoy

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Sudan’s top general threatened to expel the U.N. envoy to the country, accusing him of “flagrant interference” in the country’s affairs. Friday’s comments by Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, head of Sudan’s ruling Sovereign Council, came less than a week after U.N. envoy Volker Perthes warned that Sudan was heading for “an economic and security collapse” unless it addresses the …

Sudan military agrees to reinstate ousted prime minister and release arrested government officials
3 years, 4 months ago

Sudan military agrees to reinstate ousted prime minister and release arrested government officials

ABC  

A deal has been reached between Sudan's military and civilian leaders to reinstate Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, who was deposed in a coup last month. Key points: Once reappointed, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdock will lead an independent Cabinet Politicians arrested since the October 25 coup would be released as part of the deal that has yet to be publicly …

Clashes erupt in Sudan’s capital after bloodiest day since coup
3 years, 4 months ago

Clashes erupt in Sudan’s capital after bloodiest day since coup

Al Jazeera  

Day after 15 people were killed, demonstrators man makeshift barricades in Khartoum in protest against the military takeover. Street confrontations have again shaken Sudan’s capital, a day after security forces shot dead 15 protesters in the bloodiest day since the military’s October 25 takeover. On Thursday, police fired tear gas to disperse dozens of anti-coup protesters who had stayed on …

Two weeks after military coup, Sudanese general tightens grip on power
3 years, 4 months ago

Two weeks after military coup, Sudanese general tightens grip on power

Firstpost  

Since the coup, more than 100 government officials and political leaders have been detained, along with a large number of protesters and activists Sudan: Sudan’s top general reappointed himself as head of the army-run interim governing body on Thursday, a sign that he’s tightening his grip on the country two weeks after he led a coup against civilian leaders. The …

Sudan army chief names new governing Sovereign Council
3 years, 4 months ago

Sudan army chief names new governing Sovereign Council

Al Jazeera  

General al-Burhan remains head of the top body, with Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo also keeping his post as deputy. Sudan’s army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who led a coup last month that removed the country’s transitional government, has appointed a new governing Sovereign Council, with representatives of the main bloc demanding a transfer to civilian rule excluded. The Sudanese Professionals …

Sudan closer to power-sharing deal to reverse military coup
3 years, 4 months ago

Sudan closer to power-sharing deal to reverse military coup

Al Jazeera  

Diplomats say coup leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan sees involvement of PM Hamdok in a new administration as key to winning credibility. Sudan’s army and politicians have edged closer to a new power-sharing deal as international efforts intensify to reverse last week’s coup, according to people following the talks who disclosed the news on Wednesday. Negotiations between the coup leader, Abdel …

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan | A force of the status quo
3 years, 5 months ago

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan | A force of the status quo

The Hindu  

For several Sudanese who took to the streets in protest after General Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman al-Burhan ousted civilian Prime Minister Adballa Hamdok and took absolute power in a military coup on October 25, the events would have reminded of Karl Marx’s words — “the first time as tragedy, the second as farce”. After civilian protests, aimed at rejecting this council …

Sudan coup leader has powerful allies — and a history of broken promises, critics say
3 years, 5 months ago

Sudan coup leader has powerful allies — and a history of broken promises, critics say

LA Times  

Sudanese Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan speaks to reporters Tuesday in Khartoum, a day after the military took over the government in a coup d’etat. That fits Gulf interests more than a democratic government,” said Cameron Hudson, a former State Department official and Sudan expert at the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center. He distanced himself from the atrocities, once telling the BBC: “I …

Is Sudan’s democratic transition doomed?
3 years, 5 months ago

Is Sudan’s democratic transition doomed?

Al Jazeera  

On Wednesday, October 27 at 19:30 GMT: Sudan’s military seized control of the country in a coup on Monday, arresting the prime minister and other civilian leaders. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, now the country’s de facto leader, said the military still supports a transition to democracy and will appoint a technocratic government before elections take place in July 2023. Following …

What led to the military coup d’etat in Sudan? An explainer
3 years, 5 months ago

What led to the military coup d’etat in Sudan? An explainer

LA Times  

A pro-democracy protester flashes the victory sign as thousands take to the streets in Khartoum, Sudan, to condemn a military takeover. Monday’s military coup d’etat in Sudan threatens to wreck the country’s fragile transition to democracy, more than two years after a popular uprising forced the removal of longtime autocrat Omar Bashir. The military dissolved the transitional government of Prime …

Sudan coup: Which constitutional articles have been suspended?
3 years, 5 months ago

Sudan coup: Which constitutional articles have been suspended?

Al Jazeera  

Sudan’s military leader has declared a nationwide state of emergency and dissolved the transitional cabinet and the Sudan Sovereign Council. The sovereign council is a joint military and civilian body created after the removal of longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir in 2019 amid widespread protests led by the Forces of Freedom and Change movement. Article 11.2 It states that the sovereign …

Sudan’s military takes power in coup, arrests prime minister
3 years, 5 months ago

Sudan’s military takes power in coup, arrests prime minister

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Sudan’s military seized power Monday, dissolving the transitional government hours after troops arrested the prime minister, and thousands flooded the streets to protest the coup that threatened the country’s shaky progress toward democracy. He added that the constitution would be rewritten and a legislative body would be formed with the participation of “young men and women who made …

Sudan’s military dissolves cabinet, announces state of emergency
3 years, 5 months ago

Sudan’s military dissolves cabinet, announces state of emergency

Al Jazeera  

General al-Burhan also said the military will appoint a technocratic government to lead the country to elections in July 2023. Sudan’s military leader has declared a state of emergency across the country while dissolving its transitional cabinet and the sovereign council in a huge blow to the country’s already fragile transition towards democracy. In his announcement, Burhan said that the …

Sudan's Cabinet sworn in, first since military ousted former president Omar al-Bashir after pro-democracy protests
5 years, 6 months ago

Sudan's Cabinet sworn in, first since military ousted former president Omar al-Bashir after pro-democracy protests

Firstpost  

Sudan swore in its first Cabinet since the military ousted autocratic President Omar al-Bashir in April following mass pro-democracy protests Cairo: Sudan on Sunday swore in its first Cabinet since the military ousted autocratic President Omar al-Bashir in April following mass pro-democracy protests. The Cabinet is part of a power-sharing agreement between the military and pro-democracy demonstrators, which also includes …

Sudan’s first cabinet since Omar al-Bashir’s removal sworn in
5 years, 6 months ago

Sudan’s first cabinet since Omar al-Bashir’s removal sworn in

Al Jazeera  

The 18-member cabinet, which includes four women, took the oath at the presidential palace in Khartoum on Sunday. Sudan swore in its first cabinet since the removal of former president Omar al-Bashir in April following nationwide protests against his rule. The 18-member cabinet led by Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, which includes four women, took the oath at the presidential palace …

New ruling body ushers in Sudan’s complex shift to civilian rule
5 years, 7 months ago

New ruling body ushers in Sudan’s complex shift to civilian rule

Al Jazeera  

Abdalla Hamdok sworn in as prime minister alongside a top general who is tasked to oversee a military-civilian council. A new prime minister and a sovereign council with military and civilian members have been sworn in Sudan, ushering in a new era in the country following months of political uncertainty and violence. It replaces the Transitional Military Council that took …

Sudan forms 11-member sovereign council, headed by al-Burhan
5 years, 7 months ago

Sudan forms 11-member sovereign council, headed by al-Burhan

Al Jazeera  

The members of the Sovereign Council and the prime minister will be sworn in on Wednesday. Sudan‘s generals and protest leaders have announced a joint ruling body, formally disbanding the military council that took power after the toppling of longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir in April in the wake of relentless protests against his rule. General Mohammed Hamadan Dagalo, the TMC’s …

Sudan set to officiate deal for transition to civilian rule on Saturday even as concerns remain over justice for slain protesters
5 years, 7 months ago

Sudan set to officiate deal for transition to civilian rule on Saturday even as concerns remain over justice for slain protesters

Firstpost  

Sudan’s military rulers and protest leaders on Saturday are scheduled to sign a landmark deal reached after a bloody uprising which is meant to pave the way for civilian rule Khartoum: Sudan’s military rulers and protest leaders on Saturday are scheduled to sign a landmark deal reached after a bloody uprising which is meant to pave the way for civilian …

Sudan’s military, protest leaders sign constitutional declaration
5 years, 7 months ago

Sudan’s military, protest leaders sign constitutional declaration

Al Jazeera  

Sudan‘s ruling generals and protest leaders have signed a constitutional declaration that paves the way for a transition to civilian rule, a hard-fought agreement that came after a long period of negotiations following the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir in the wake of mass protests. The following day, the generals and protest leaders are expected to announce the composition of …

What does Sudan’s constitutional declaration say?
5 years, 7 months ago

What does Sudan’s constitutional declaration say?

Al Jazeera  

Long-awaited document paves the way for civilian rule after Omar al-Bashir’s removal in the face of mass protests. Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, chanting revolutionary songs and waving national flags after the country’s military rulers and opposition coalition signed a hard-won constitutional declaration. Negotiations between the ruling Transitional Military Council and the Forces …

Sudanese factions agree plan to pave way for transitional government
5 years, 7 months ago

Sudanese factions agree plan to pave way for transitional government

The Hindu  

Sudan's military council and the main opposition coalition have reached an agreement to usher in a new period of transitional government, African Union mediator for Sudan Mohamed Hassan Lebatt told a news conference in the early hours of Saturday morning. Once the transitional government starts work, Sudan embarks on a three-year transition period expected lead to elections. When the sovereign …

Sudan crisis: Pro-democracy leaders resume talks with ruling military council after dozens were killed in crackdown on Khartoum protest camp
5 years, 8 months ago

Sudan crisis: Pro-democracy leaders resume talks with ruling military council after dozens were killed in crackdown on Khartoum protest camp

Firstpost  

Sudan’s pro-democracy movement resumed talks on Wednesday with the ruling military council over a transfer of power to civilian rule, a protest leader said, a move that could break weeks of political impasse since the military ousted autocratic President Omar al-Bashir in April. Khartoum: Sudan’s pro-democracy movement resumed talks on Wednesday with the ruling military council over a transfer of …

Sudan's military scraps deal with Opposition, calls for elections within 9 months
5 years, 9 months ago

Sudan's military scraps deal with Opposition, calls for elections within 9 months

The Hindu  

Sudan's Transitional Military Council said on Tuesday it canceled all previous agreements with the main opposition coalition and called for snap elections following deadly violence in the capital Khartoum after security forces moved to disperse the main protest camp outside the Defense Ministry. Security forces stormed a protest camp in the Sudanese capital Khartoum in the early hours of Monday …

35 dead as Sudan troops move against democracy protesters
5 years, 9 months ago

35 dead as Sudan troops move against democracy protesters

Associated Press  

KHARTOUM, Sudan — Sudan’s ruling military moved to crush the protest movement opposing its grip on power as security forces overran the main sit-in site in the capital Monday, unleashing furious volleys of gunfire, burning down tents and killing at least 35 people, witnesses and protest leaders said. The military council has chosen escalation and confrontation,” said Mohammed Yousef al-Mustafa, …

Sudan military council chief ends UAE visit amid meddling warning
5 years, 10 months ago

Sudan military council chief ends UAE visit amid meddling warning

Al Jazeera  

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ends visit to UAE as negotiations between protesters’ movement and army falters. The head of Sudan’s military council has concluded a visit to the United Arab Emirates ahead of a general strike called by Sudan’s protest movement demanding the council hand over power to civilians. According to Sudanese news reports, Burhan briefed Crown Prince Mohammed on …

African Union gives Sudan military further 60 days to cede power
5 years, 10 months ago

African Union gives Sudan military further 60 days to cede power

Al Jazeera  

New warning comes after Sudan’s military council missed an earlier deadline to hand over control to civilians. The new threat on Wednesday came after Sudan’s military leaders ignored an earlier deadline to step aside within a 15-day period set by the bloc on April 15. ‘Orderly transition’ Meanwhile, a top United Arab Emirates official said Arab states support an “orderly” …

Sudan’s army rulers, protesters differ on joint council make-up
5 years, 11 months ago

Sudan’s army rulers, protesters differ on joint council make-up

Al Jazeera  

Joint council, if agreed, would replace existing 10-member military body that took power after al-Bashir’s overthrow. Sudan’s army rulers and protest leaders have offered differing visions for a joint council, but a military spokesman said he hoped a final structure for the body could be agreed soon. “The military council has presented its vision for a 10-member joint council, with …

Sudanese protesters delay naming of civilian government
5 years, 11 months ago

Sudanese protesters delay naming of civilian government

Associated Press  

KHARTOUM, Sudan — The organizers of the protests that drove Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir from power said Thursday they would delay their announcement of a transitional civilian government after having resumed talks with the ruling military council. The protesters suspended talks with the military over the weekend, saying its chief negotiator was too close to al-Bashir, and had vowed to …

Sudan’s military removes al-Bashir: All the latest updates
5 years, 11 months ago

Sudan’s military removes al-Bashir: All the latest updates

Al Jazeera  

Here’s all the latest events in Sudan as protesters keep up demands for civilian rule after Omar al-Bashir’s removal. Sudan calls for global support for military rulers The Sudanese foreign ministry urged the international community to back the country’s new military council to help facilitate a “democratic transition”. Addressing the protesters, al-Burhan said: “In order to provide an atmosphere for …

Sudan protest leaders to unveil interim civilian council
5 years, 11 months ago

Sudan protest leaders to unveil interim civilian council

Al Jazeera  

Main protest group says it will announce members of the new council on Sunday to pressure the army to hand over power. Protesters braved scorching heat and fatigue for a 14th day on Friday, demanding the military council, which took power after overthrowing longtime leader Omar al-Bashir, quickly make way for a civilian administration. Ahmed Adam, a Sudanese lawyer and …

African Union sets deadline for Sudan power transfer
5 years, 11 months ago

African Union sets deadline for Sudan power transfer

Al Jazeera  

The regional body says the army has 15 days to hand over power to civilian authority or risk suspension. “The decision whether to extradite al-Bashir to the will be made by a popularly elected government and not the transitional military council,” he said at a press conference in Addis Ababa. Fears of old guard’s return Fearing that the core of …

Sudan leaders face pressure for transfer to civilian rule
5 years, 11 months ago

Sudan leaders face pressure for transfer to civilian rule

Al Jazeera  

Sudan‘s main protest group has called on its supporters to “protect your revolution” after armed forces loyal to the country’s ruling military council unsuccessfully tried to remove roadblocks put in place around a sit-in being held outside the defence ministry in the capital. “It is time for the transitional military council and all other parties to enter into an inclusive …

Sudan’s military holds talks with protesters as curfew lifted
5 years, 11 months ago

Sudan’s military holds talks with protesters as curfew lifted

Al Jazeera  

Meeting comes as new leader of military council promises to hand over power to civilian government within two years. Sudan’s ruling military council has held talks with the organisers of mass protests demanding a civilian-led transition to democracy after the overthrow of longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir. Saturday’s meeting in the capital, Khartoum, came as the new leader of the council, …

Sudan’s military overthrows president amid bloody protests
5 years, 11 months ago

Sudan’s military overthrows president amid bloody protests

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Sudan’s military overthrew President Omar al-Bashir on Thursday after months of bloody protests against his repressive 30-year rule. Ibn Ouf said a military council that will be formed by the army, intelligence and security apparatus will rule for two years, after which “free and fair elections” will take place. Ibn Ouf said only that he was being held …

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