Sudan's military council and the main opposition coalition reach an agreement for a new period of transitional government
Sudan's military council and the main opposition coalition have reached an agreement for a new period of transitional government.in April, sparking months of political turmoil and protests in the African nation.
African Union mediator for Sudan. Mohamed Hassan Lebatt. said representatives from the military and the civilian pro-democracy groups will continue talks during the weekend. Among the details still to be finalised are the members of the transitional government and a timeline for the installation of the government.It had already been agreed the group will be comprised of 11 members - five officers selected by the military council, five civilians chosen by the Forces for Freedom and Change coalition and another civilian to be agreed upon by both sides. Its first leader will be from the military.
News of the deal, which was brokered after weeks of talks run by the African Union and neighbouring Ethiopia, was greeted with joy on the streets of the capital Khartoum.
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