Article

2019-08-05 Africa Horn

Sudan: Opposition Sign Power-sharing Deal with Military

[AAWSAT] Sudan’s military rulers and the main opposition coalition signed a power-sharing agreement on Sunday to open the door for a transition to civilian rule following the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir in April.

Representatives initialed a constitutional document that would establish a joint military and civilian council to rule for a little over three years until elections can be held.

The agreement would establish a Cabinet appointed by the activists, as well as a legislative body, the Associated Press reported.

The military overthrew al-Bashir in April following months of mass protests against his three-decade-long autocratic rule. The protesters remained in the streets, demanding a rapid transition to a civilian authority.

The parties are expected to put their final signatures on the agreement on Aug. 17 at a ceremony in Khartoum attended by foreign leaders.

According to sources familiar with the negotiations, the formation of a sovereign council will be announced on Aug. 18, Reuters reported.

Meanwhile, a new prime minister will be named on Aug. 20 and a cabinet on Aug. 28.

The cabinet and the sovereign council will meet together on Sept. 1, the sources noted, ahead of the appointment of a legislative assembly in three months.

Posted by Fred 2019-08-05 00:00|| || Front Page|| [14 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Sudan

06:33 trailing wife
06:32 Procopius2k
06:31 Procopius2k
06:26 Procopius2k
06:24 MikeKozlowski
06:23 Whiskey Mike
05:55 SteveS
05:48 SteveS
05:47 Silentbrick
04:01 Besoeker
03:53 Besoeker
03:46 Besoeker
03:40 Grom the Reflective
03:38 Grom the Reflective
03:15 trailing wife
02:58 Grom the Reflective
02:40 Grom the Reflective
01:42 DarthVader
01:11 Angealing+B.+Hayes4677
00:59 Angealing+B.+Hayes4677
00:48 trailing wife
00:44 Elmaper+McGurque1612
00:36 Elmaper+McGurque1612
00:18 Beldar+Uneter3543