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 council consists of 11 members: five civilians chosen by the Forces of Freedom and Change, and five chosen by the Transitional Military Council. Article 24.3, the structural formation of the legislative council Al-Burhan also cancelled 24.3, which stipulates that 67 percent of the Transitional Legislative Council is chosen by the Forces of Freedom and Change. Article 71 states the constitutional document is derived from political agreement The provisions of the constitution are derived from the political agreement for governance structures in the transitional period signed between the Transitional Military Council and the Forces of Freedom and Change.

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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 …

Protests as Sudan military, parties sign initial transition deal
2 years, 3 months ago

Protests as Sudan military, parties sign initial transition deal

Al Jazeera  

Both sides agree on a plan for an eventual transition to civilian rule, but further talks are needed, and protesters say transitional justice must be included. Sudan’s military and political parties have signed a framework deal that provides for a two-year, civilian-led transition towards elections and would end a standoff triggered by a coup in October 2021. The initial agreement …

Sudan's military agrees to reinstate ousted Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, say officials
3 years, 4 months ago

Sudan's military agrees to reinstate ousted Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, say officials

Firstpost  

Government officials and politicians arrested since the 25 October coup will also be released as part of the deal A deal was reached between Sudan’s military and civilian leaders to reinstate Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, who was deposed in a coup last month, military and government officials said Sunday. The officials also said that government officials and politicians arrested since …

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 …

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 …

Sudan’s army chief orders release of four ministers held in coup
3 years, 4 months ago

Sudan’s army chief orders release of four ministers held in coup

Al Jazeera  

The move comes as the UN is working to find a way out of a political impasse since the military seized power in late October. Sudan’s army General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has ordered the release of four civilian ministers detained since he led a military coup last week, state-run television said. The US State Department said Blinken in the call …

Sudan military arrests three activists but releases deposed PM as global pressure intensifies after coup
3 years, 5 months ago

Sudan military arrests three activists but releases deposed PM as global pressure intensifies after coup

ABC  

Sudanese security forces have detained three prominent pro-democracy figures as international pressure mounts on the country's military to walk back the coup it staged earlier this week. Key points: The arrested trio are outspoken critics of Sudan's military takeover But military leaders allowed the nation's deposed prime minister and his wife to return home Security forces have killed at least …

African Union suspends Sudan over coup
3 years, 5 months ago

African Union suspends Sudan over coup

Al Jazeera  

The pan-African body says the suspension will be in place until the civilian-led transitional government is restored. The African Union has said it suspended Sudan from all its activities after the country’s military overthrew the civilian-led transitional government in a coup. The African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security on Wednesday tweeted the news of the suspension, an expected move …

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 …

Explained: From coups to crisis - what next for Sudan?
3 years, 5 months ago

Explained: From coups to crisis - what next for Sudan?

The Hindu  

Early morning on October 25, the Sudanese military appeared to launch a coup against the transitional government of the country. The army's actions come as part of a longer-running crisis, one that Prime Minister Hamdok previously described as Sudan's "worst and most dangerous crisis" since the removal of longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Decades of corruption Military leaders remain …

Military coup no aberration in Sudan's political history, say analysts
3 years, 5 months ago

Military coup no aberration in Sudan's political history, say analysts

Firstpost  

The country was under the control of the military for 52 out of its 65 years of independence since 1956 Khartoum, Sudan: By ousting senior civilian figures and disrupting a transition to democracy, Sudan’s generals have ensured they maintain control in the East African country, as they have for most of its post-independence history, analysts say. On Monday security forces …

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’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 …

United Nations mission rebukes apparent coup in Sudan, urges all parties to 'exercise utmost restraint'
3 years, 5 months ago

United Nations mission rebukes apparent coup in Sudan, urges all parties to 'exercise utmost restraint'

Firstpost  

The information ministry confirmed that the prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, had been arrested, hinting at the apparent military coup in Sudan Cairo: The United Nations Mission to Sudan has issued an emphatic rebuke of what it called an ongoing coup and attempts to undermine the northeast African nation’s fragile democratic transition. By mid-morning, the information ministry confirmed that the prime …

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 …

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 …

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: What have military and opposition coalition agreed to?
5 years, 8 months ago

Sudan: What have military and opposition coalition agreed to?

Al Jazeera  

Transitional Military Council and Forces of Freedom and Change alliance sign 22-clause accord to form governing body. Sudan‘s Transitional Military Council and the Forces of Freedom and Change alliance have signed a political accord to form a power-sharing body, after weeks of divisions amid persistent demands by protesters calling for civilian rule following the toppling of President Omar al-Bashir in …

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 …

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