Sudan's military rulers and opposition hopeful about swift agreement on new council to help country transition from 30 years of autocratic rule
A protester waves a Sudanese national flag during a sit-in at Armed Forces Square in Khartoum, Sudan. The Umma party of former Prime Minister Sadiq al Mahdi, a leading opposition figure, said the protesters will not leave until there is a full transfer of power to civilians. April 27, 2019.
Sudan's Transitional Military Council ousted and arrested former president Bashir on April 11 following months of protests, saying it would rule for up to two years ahead of elections. "Today we have taken positive steps and we expect to reach an agreement satisfactory to all parties," said Ayman Nimir, an opposition negotiator.
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