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).
More News On The Crisis In Sudan
Sudanese Military Holds First Meeting With Protesters Since Ousting President al-Bashir --Time/AP
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
Sudan's intelligence chief Salah Gosh resigns: Military council -- Middle East Eye
