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What’s Happening in Sudan? A Guide to the Revolution and Continuing ConflictIn April, the dictator who ruled Sudan for 30 years was toppled, after months of pro-democracy protests and the decision of career generals to heed demonstrators’ demands and oust him.The generals of Sudan, Africa’s third-largest country, formed a Transitional Military Council to rule — to protesters’ dismay — and tense negotiations began. The protesters continued to demand a transition to civilian control. The generals resisted, but they continued to talk about potential compromises.Then, in early June, the talks collapsed and members of Sudan’s security forces fired on a major protest camp, killing dozens and wounding hundreds.Read more at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/04/world/africa/sudan-war-facts-history.html
Sudan Opposition Rejects Military’s Transition Plan After Day of ViolenceBy Reuters June 5, 2019 KHARTOUM—Sudan’s opposition on June 4 rejected a plan by its military rulers to hold elections within nine months, a day after the worst bout of violence since President Omar al-Bashir was overthrown in April.At least 35 people were killed on June 3 when security forces stormed a protest camp outside the Defense Ministry in central Khartoum, said doctors linked to the opposition.The Transitional Military Council (TMC) that has ruled since Bashir’s ousting canceled all agreements reached during talks with the main opposition alliance on setting up a transitional administration. The sides had agreed on forming a parliament and a government that would prepare for elections after three years.Read more at: https://www.theepochtimes.com/sudan-opposition-rejects-militarys-transition-plan-after-day-of-violence_2950768.html
