Reuters: New military council leader promises civilian government for Sudan
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - 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.
Protesters, however, kept up the pressure for rapid change following the overthrow of long-ruling autocrat President Omar al-Bashir on Thursday.
In his first televised address, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Abdelrahman canceled a night curfew and ordered the release of all prisoners jailed under emergency laws put in place by Bashir before his downfall.
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WNU Editor: Sudan now
has its third ruler in three days .... Sudan coup leader Awad Ibn Auf steps down (BBC).
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Sudan's interim leader promises return to civilian rule -- DW
Sudan's military holds talks with protesters as curfew lifted -- Al Jazeera
Sudan's coup-leading defense minister, intelligence chief resign after al-Bashir's ouster -- Daily Sabbah
Head of Sudan's military council steps down a day after coup -- NBC News/Reuters
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Sudanese Military Holds First Meeting With Protesters Since Ousting President al-Bashir --Time/AP
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Sudan's military holds talks with protesters as curfew lifted -- Al Jazeera
Sudan's coup-leading defense minister, intelligence chief resign after al-Bashir's ouster -- Daily Sabbah
Head of Sudan's military council steps down a day after coup -- NBC News/Reuters
Sudan's intelligence chief Salah Gosh resigns: Military council -- Middle East Eye
