Sudan coup: Military leader says PM detained to avoid 'civil war'
3 years, 2 months ago

Sudan coup: Military leader says PM detained to avoid 'civil war'

ABC  

Sudan's top general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan defended the army's seizure of power, saying he had ousted the government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok to avoid civil war. Key points: Detained prime minister Abdalla Hamdok is reportedly being held at the military general's home General Burhan denies the actions of the army amount to a coup and accused political forces of incitement The PM's office says there is no alternative reaction other than protests and civil disobedience Speaking at his first news conference since he announced Monday's takeover, General Burhan accused politicians of incitement against the armed forces. Sudanese Australians react to coup Photo shows A sombre middle-aged African man in white traditional suit watches a video monitor of African violent scenes Telephone and internet blackouts in Sudan leave community members in Australia cut off from relatives, as Monday's coup is widely condemned by international leaders. General Burhan said the military's action did not amount to a coup, as the army had been trying to rectify the path of the political transition.

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Sudan’s Burhan holds talks in Uganda as battles rage in Khartoum
1 year, 3 months ago

Sudan’s Burhan holds talks in Uganda as battles rage in Khartoum

The Hindu  

Sudan's de facto leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan held talks on September 16 with Uganda's veteran President Yoweri Museveni on his latest diplomatic foray abroad. Sudan has been at war since April when fighting erupted between the regular army led by Mr. Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces commanded by his deputy-turned-rival Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. From his new base in …

Sudan military ruler seeks removal of UN envoy in letter to UN chief, who is ‘shocked’ by the demand
1 year, 7 months ago

Sudan military ruler seeks removal of UN envoy in letter to UN chief, who is ‘shocked’ by the demand

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Sudan’s military ruler demanded in a letter to the U.N. secretary general that the U.N. envoy to his country be removed, officials said Saturday. The envoy, Volker Perthes, has been a key mediator in Sudan, first during the country’s fitful attempts to transition to democracy and then after worsening tensions between military rivals exploded into open fighting last …

Sudan’s top army general formally fires rival paramilitary leader as his deputy in symbolic gesture
1 year, 7 months ago

Sudan’s top army general formally fires rival paramilitary leader as his deputy in symbolic gesture

Associated Press  

CAIRO — In a symbolic gesture, Sudan’s top army general on Friday fired a paramilitary leader — his former ally turned deadly rival — as the deputy of the country’s governing body, state media reported. In South Darfur’s regional capital of Nyala, intense fighting between the army and RSF forces flared up Thursday killing at least 18 civillians, the Darfur …

Sudan's top army general formally fires rival paramilitary leader as his deputy in symbolic gesture
1 year, 7 months ago

Sudan's top army general formally fires rival paramilitary leader as his deputy in symbolic gesture

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. Read our privacy policy In a symbolic gesture, Sudan's …

Fighting in Sudan enters a second week as truce breaks
1 year, 8 months ago

Fighting in Sudan enters a second week as truce breaks

The Hindu  

Evacuations of foreign nationals in battle-scarred Sudan got underway on April 22 as fighting between the forces of rival generals in the capital Khartoum entered a second week following a brief lull. "The first evacuation vessel from Sudan has arrived, carrying 50 citizens and a number of nationals from friendly countries," the official Al-Ekhbariyah television said. Earlier on April 22, …

US preparing for possible evacuation of embassy staff in Sudan
1 year, 8 months ago

US preparing for possible evacuation of embassy staff in Sudan

Al Jazeera  

Pentagon says it moved ‘military capabilities’ near Sudan in case it needs to facilitate departure of embassy personnel. Washington, DC – The United States is deploying additional “military capabilities” in the region around Sudan to prepare for the possible evacuation of US embassy staff in Khartoum if the violence worsens, the Pentagon has said. US Defense Department spokesperson Phil Ventura …

Sudan’s military leader Burhan backs democratic transition
1 year, 9 months 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. …

Sudan general says military leaders clinging to power
1 year, 10 months ago

Sudan general says military leaders clinging to power

Associated Press  

CAIRO — A powerful paramilitary commander slammed Sudan’s ruling generals Tuesday, saying they oppose stepping down to allow for a democratic transition under a civilian administration. Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, said his conflict with other military leaders, which has become public in recent weeks, is centered on the issue of handing over power to …

Sudan paramilitary chief calls coup ‘gateway’ for return of ousted regime
1 year, 10 months 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. …

Three 'thieves' sentenced to amputation for stealing under brutal Islamic laws in Sudan
1 year, 10 months ago

Three 'thieves' sentenced to amputation for stealing under brutal Islamic laws in Sudan

Daily Mail  

Three men will have their hands amputated for stealing under Sudan's barbaric Islamic laws. Sudan's courts convicted the three men of stealing 52 gas cylinders in the country's most populous city of Omdurman, north of the capital Khartoum. In October 2021, the military coup saw Sudan's Prime Minister Abdulla Hamdok removed and several inhuman and cruel laws reintroduced. Protesters chant …

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

Interview: Sudan’s ruling general won’t run in elections
2 years, 3 months ago

Interview: Sudan’s ruling general won’t run in elections

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sudan’s ruling military general, who mounted a coup nearly a year ago, said he will not run in future elections for a civilian-led government but offered no timeline on when a vote might happen in order for him to relinquish power. Asked if he would consider running in future elections, Burhan replied: “I don’t think so.” When …

Sudan’s General al-Burhan says army stepping back from government
2 years, 6 months ago

Sudan’s General al-Burhan says army stepping back from government

Al Jazeera  

Nine killed in recent anti-military rule protests, with protesters sceptical that the armed forces will now step aside. Sudan’s coup leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has said the army will withdraw from ongoing political talks and allow political and revolutionary groups to form a civilian transitional government. Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan, reporting from the Sudanese capital Khartoum, said the protesters …

Sudan general who led coup threatens to expel UN envoy
2 years, 9 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 on the brink as PM’s resignation stirs fears of return to authoritarian rule
3 years ago

Sudan on the brink as PM’s resignation stirs fears of return to authoritarian rule

The Independent  

The resignation of Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok after another round of protests could prove terminal for the country’s planned transition to democracy, and has raised concerns of a return to authoritarian rule just years after the toppling of former dictator Omar al-Bashir. In Egypt, the toppling of the Muslim Brotherhood president Mohamed Morsi in 2013 by general Abdel Fattah …

Profile: Abdalla Hamdok, Sudan’s outgoing civilian leader
3 years ago

Profile: Abdalla Hamdok, Sudan’s outgoing civilian leader

Al Jazeera  

Abdalla Hamdok, prime minister of Sudan’s fragile transition to civilian rule who was overthrown in an October coup, then reinstated a month later, resigned on Sunday. Hamdok emerged as Sudan’s civilian leader after a wave of unprecedented, youth-led protests brought down longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir, who was arrested by the military in April 2019. Hamdok drew on his experience in …

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigns as security forces kill two people
3 years ago

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigns as security forces kill two people

ABC  

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned amid political deadlock and widespread pro-democracy protests after a military coup that derailed the country's fragile transition to democratic rule. Key points: Abdalla Hamdok called for a dialogue to agree on a "national charter" and to "draw a road map" to democracy Sudanese security forces have violently dispersed pro-democracy protesters, killing at least …

Sudan’s Hamdok resigns as prime minister amid political deadlock
3 years ago

Sudan’s Hamdok resigns as prime minister amid political deadlock

Al Jazeera  

Abdalla Hamdok steps down as mass protests continue against a deal he signed with the military following a coup on October 25. Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned amid political deadlock and widespread protests following a military coup that derailed the country’s fragile transition to democracy. The prime minister’s resignation came hours after Sudanese security forces violently dispersed huge …

Hundreds of thousands march to Sudan presidential palace in protest against military coup
3 years ago

Hundreds of thousands march to Sudan presidential palace in protest against military coup

ABC  

Hundreds of thousands of people marched to the presidential palace in Sudan's capital Khartoum on Sunday in protest at the October 25 military coup, drawing volleys of tear gas and stun grenades from security forces. Key points: Protests are also planned in other cities across the country Demonstrators are demanding no more military involvement in government Anti-military protests have continued …

Hamdok reinstated as Sudan PM but public protests against military continue
3 years, 1 month ago

Hamdok reinstated as Sudan PM but public protests against military continue

The Hindu  

Three weeks after the Sudanese Army derailed the transition towards democracy by ousting the interim government with which it shared power, the military under the leadership of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced that it was reinstating the Prime Minister and withdrawing the state of emergency it had imposed. On November 21, the military signed an agreement with Abdalla Hamdok, the …

Sudanese protest military coup, deal that reinstated PM
3 years, 1 month ago

Sudanese protest military coup, deal that reinstated PM

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Thousands of Sudanese took to the streets Monday in the capital of Khartoum and other cities in the latest protests against the October military coup and subsequent deal that reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. Security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters marching in a street near the presidential palace in Khartoum, activist Nazim Sirag said. Hamdok was …

Sudan police fire tear gas as thousands protest against military
3 years, 1 month ago

Sudan police fire tear gas as thousands protest against military

Al Jazeera  

Demonstrators in different locations across Khartoum and other cities voice their rejection of the military deal reached last month. Police have fired tear gas at protesters near the presidential palace in Khartoum as thousands of Sudanese took to the streets on Monday across several cities in the latest demonstration against the October military coup and subsequent deal that reinstated Prime …

Sudan security forces fire tear gas at Khartoum protesters
3 years, 1 month ago

Sudan security forces fire tear gas at Khartoum protesters

Al Jazeera  

Sudanese security forces fired tear gas to disperse pro-democracy protesters near the presidential palace in the capital, Khartoum, as tens of thousands marched against military rule following last month’s coup. Army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on October 25 dissolved the country’s transitional government as security forces detained dozens of politicians, including civilian Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. ‘A betrayal’ Medics …

Sudan’s PM Hamdok backed military takeover, says general
3 years, 1 month ago

Sudan’s PM Hamdok backed military takeover, says general

Al Jazeera  

Deputy head of Sudan’s sovereign council, General Dagalo, tells Al Jazeera that reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was part of discussions leading to the military takeover in October. The deputy head of Sudan’s governing sovereign council, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has said that Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was aware of last month’s military takeover before it happened and was “completely …

Sudan PM calls for halt to post-coup firings and hirings
3 years, 1 month ago

Sudan PM calls for halt to post-coup firings and hirings

Al Jazeera  

Hamdok orders an immediate halt to dismissals and hirings in national and local public institutions after regaining power. Sudan’s newly reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has ordered a halt to the firing of civil servants and a review of all appointments made after his detention in last month’s military coup. Top General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan grabbed power and detained Hamdok …

Explained: Why many in Sudan are angry over PM Abdalla Hamdok's return
3 years, 1 month ago

Explained: Why many in Sudan are angry over PM Abdalla Hamdok's return

The Hindu  

Sudanese protesters have taken to the streets to call for democracy and an end to military rule after the deposed civilian prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, pledged to return to the government jointly led with the military. For her, the fact that Hamdok signed a deal with the coup's military leaders without the backing of the civilian coalition is "a setback, …

Sudanese ministers resign in protest against deal with military
3 years, 1 month ago

Sudanese ministers resign in protest against deal with military

Al Jazeera  

Twelve ministers, including ministers of foreign affairs, tender their resignation against deal between Prime Minister Hamdok and military. Twelve cabinet ministers have submitted their resignation to newly reinstated Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok in protest against a political deal between the prime minister and the country’s ruling military council. On Sunday, Hamdok was reinstated after signing a political agreement with …

Sudan's military sign deal to reinstate ousted PM Abdalla Hamdok
3 years, 1 month ago

Sudan's military sign deal to reinstate ousted PM Abdalla Hamdok

The Hindu  

After weeks of negotiations, Sudan's military leaders accepted a deal to reinstate Abdalla Hamdok as prime minister on November 21. The country's top military leader, General Abdel Fattah Burhan, thanked Hamdok for his service and said the prime minister "was patient with us until we reached this moment." "The house arrest of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has been lifted and …

Sudan’s reinstated PM Hamdok promises a path to democracy
3 years, 1 month ago

Sudan’s reinstated PM Hamdok promises a path to democracy

Al Jazeera  

Newly reinstated Sudanese Prime Minister Abdulla Hamdok has pledged to introduce a “technocratic government” made up of qualified professionals who will lead the country on a path to democracy nearly a month after a military coup. Hamdok said the cabinet currently being formed will focus on establishing a constitutional conference and holding elections by June 2023, to complete “the transition …

Sudan military leaders reinstate deposed prime minister
3 years, 1 month ago

Sudan military leaders reinstate deposed prime minister

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Sudan’s deposed prime minister signed a deal with the military on Sunday that will see him reinstated, almost a month after a military coup put him under house arrest. “By signing this declaration, we could lay a genuine foundation to the transitional period,” said Abdel-Fattah Burhan, the country’s top military leader. “We want to establish a true partnership …

Sudan military agrees to reinstate ousted prime minister and release arrested government officials
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Sudan military to reinstate PM Hamdok in new deal: Mediators
3 years, 1 month ago

Sudan military to reinstate PM Hamdok in new deal: Mediators

Al Jazeera  

An agreement reportedly will see Abdalla Hamdok return to lead a transitional government, while all political prisoners will be freed. Thousands of protesters marched towards the presidential palace in Sudan’s capital Khartoum ahead of an expected meeting between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and ousted Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. The march followed reports that Sudan’s military plans to reinstate Hamdok …

Sudan’s Hamdok reinstated as PM after political agreement signed
3 years, 1 month ago

Sudan’s Hamdok reinstated as PM after political agreement signed

Al Jazeera  

A political agreement has been signed in Sudan enabling Abdalla Hamdok to be reinstated as prime minister. Sudan’s top general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan signed the deal on Sunday with Hamdok to restore the transition to civilian rule nearly a month after a military coup. “We will continue to work towards preserving the transitional period until all your dreams of democracy, …

Sudan military leaders reinstate deposed prime minister
3 years, 1 month ago

Sudan military leaders reinstate deposed prime minister

LA Times  

Sudan’s deposed prime minister signed a deal with the military Sunday that will see him reinstated, almost a month after a military coup put him under house arrest. “By signing this declaration, we could lay a genuine foundation to the transitional period,” said Abdel-Fattah Burhan, the country’s top military leader. “We want to establish a true partnership with all national …

Sudan army chief names new governing Sovereign Council
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Burhan says he will not be part of Sudan gov’t after transition
3 years, 2 months ago

Burhan says he will not be part of Sudan gov’t after transition

Al Jazeera  

Sudan coup leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says he is committed to transferring power to civilian leadership. “Al-Burhan said the talks are underway with political parties and figures including the ousted prime minister Abdalla Hamdok reaching a consensus to forming a government,” Serdar said, speaking from Khartoum. “He said he hopes to reach a deal within the next 24 hours, …

‘For His Own Safety’: Sudan’s PM Held in Military General’s House After Coup
3 years, 2 months ago

‘For His Own Safety’: Sudan’s PM Held in Military General’s House After Coup

The Quint  

Sudan's top military general, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who led the military to overthrow the government of Abdalla Hamdok in what has been described by experts and heads of states all over the world as a coup d'état, announced on Tuesday, 26 October, that the de jure Prime Minister Hamdok was at his house for his own safety, The Guardian reported. …

Sudan's Crisis Explained: Dictatorship, Coups & Attempts at Democracy
3 years, 2 months ago

Sudan's Crisis Explained: Dictatorship, Coups & Attempts at Democracy

The Quint  

Abid’s words turned out to be prophetic. On 21 September, Sudan’s government announced that it had foiled a coup attempt by forces that were still loyal to al-Bashir, based on the statements made by interior minister Hamza Balul. Forty soldiers were arrested as Prime Minister Hamdok insisted that the failed coup was “an extension of the attempts by remnants since …

Sudan military arrests three activists but releases deposed PM as global pressure intensifies after coup
3 years, 2 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 …

Sudan coup leader has powerful allies — and a history of broken promises, critics say
3 years, 2 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 …

Sudan’s prime minister, detained after coup, returns home
3 years, 2 months ago

Sudan’s prime minister, detained after coup, returns home

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Sudan’s deposed prime minister and his wife were allowed to return home Tuesday, a day after they were detained when the military seized power in a coup, according to a statement issued by his office. The release of Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and his wife followed international condemnation of the coup and calls for the military to release …

The Hindu Editorial on the coup in Sudan
3 years, 2 months ago

The Hindu Editorial on the coup in Sudan

The Hindu  

The move by Sudan’s military to dissolve the Sovereignty Council where it shared power with civilian leaders has thrown the African country’s fragile transition from dictatorship to democracy into chaos. In their agreement, the acting Prime Minister would run the day-to-day affairs while the military chief would remain the leader of the Sovereignty Council for two years. Lt. Gen. Abdel …

Explained: From coups to crisis - what next for Sudan?
3 years, 2 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, 2 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 …

EXPLAINER: How months of tensions led to Sudan’s coup
3 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: How months of tensions led to Sudan’s coup

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Monday’s military coup 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 al-Bashir. The military dissolved the transitional government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok as well as the Sovereign Council, a power-sharing body of military officers and civilians that had been …

What led to the military coup d’etat in Sudan? An explainer
3 years, 2 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 PM Hamdok at my home, says military leader al-Burhan
3 years, 2 months ago

Sudan’s PM Hamdok at my home, says military leader al-Burhan

Al Jazeera  

Military leader says Hamdok was safe and kept away ‘for his own safety’. Sudan’s top general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has said he is keeping toppled Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok at his own house. “The experience during the past two years has proven that the participation of political forces in the transitional period is flawed and stirs up strife.” Of the …

Sudan’s military takes power in coup, arrests prime minister
3 years, 2 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 takes power in coup, arrests prime minister Abdalla Hamdok
3 years, 2 months ago

Sudan's military takes power in coup, arrests prime minister Abdalla Hamdok

Firstpost  

After the early morning coup, thousands poured into the streets of the capital, Khartoum, and its twin city of Omdurman, setting fire to tires as security forces used tear gas to disperse them Cairo: Sudan’s military seized power Monday, dissolving the transitional government hours after troops arrested the prime minister. He added that the country’s constitution would be rewritten and …

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