Sudan factions initial pact ushering in transitional government


  • World
  • Sunday, 04 Aug 2019

FILE PHOTO: Sudanese protesters shout slogans and wave flags during a rally honouring fallen protesters at the Green Square in Khartoum, Sudan July 18, 2019. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan's military rulers and the main opposition coalition initialled a constitutional declaration on Sunday, paving the way for a transitional government following the overthrow of long-time leader Omar al-Bashir.

The two sides reached agreement on Saturday on the shape of a transitional government in lengthy negotiations since Bashir's overthrow by the army in April.

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Cholera suspected as cause of mystery deaths in besieged Sudan town
Ukrainian troops train for trench warfare near France's WW1 battlefields
Families gather at South African mine shaft where hundreds are feared underground
Further mass displacement possible in Ukraine if energy sector hit, UN warns
Trump's Texas border gains highlight Republican inroads in former Democratic stronghold
UK jets track Russian aircraft close to country's airspace
Pakistan's Punjab shuts construction and schools, and lockdown looms to fight smog
Outgoing German govt taps Greens politician to plan for Trump presidency
Germany's Scholz faces calls in his party to abandon re-election bid
Analysis-Brazil bomb attack hurts Bolsonaro comeback efforts, deepening political divide

Others Also Read