Ethiopia's prime minister sought to mediate Sudan's political crisis o...
KHARTOUM - Ethiopia’s prime minister sought to mediate Sudan’s political crisis on Friday, urging military rulers and civilian opposition to exercise “bravery” in resolving their standoff since the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir.
After holding talks with Abiy, one member of the opposition’s delegation, Mohammad Esmat, was arrested by security forces, sources from his party said. The military council could not immediately be reached for comment. An adviser to Abiy said the talks went well and that the prime minister would be returning to Sudan soon, but there was no word of a breakthrough or further details.
The opposition said it would accept his mediation if the military council took responsibility for Monday’s violence, an international investigation was launched, and political prisoners were freed. The military council said it was willing to negotiate at any time, state news agency SUNA reported.Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, arrives to mediate in the political crisis that has followed after the overthrow of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, at the airport in Khartoum, Sudan June 7, 2019.
A doctors’ group linked to the protest movement said hospitals were now overcrowded with people injured in this week’s crackdown. Worsening the situation, five hospitals had been shut down by the feared paramilitary Rapid Support Forces , which grew out of Darfur militia, it said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Opposition conditionally accepts Ethiopian PM as mediator – Sudan unrestOpposition groups demand ruling military hand over power to civilians after the ouster of leader Omar al Bashir that's sparked deadly protests resulting in scores of deaths.
Read more »
Ethiopian PM meets members of opposition alliance – Sudan unrestOpposition groups demand ruling military hand over power to civilians after the ouster of leader Omar al Bashir that's sparked deadly protests.
Read more »
Ethiopian leader Abiy arrives in Sudan to meet head of ruling military council in mediation bidEthiopia's prime minister arrived in Khartoum on Friday to meet the chief o...
Read more »
African Union suspends Sudan, demands civilian administrationThe African Union said on Thursday it had suspended Sudan until a civilian gover...
Read more »
African Union suspends Khartoum participation – Sudan unrestSudanese troops used fire and force to disperse a long-standing sit-in in Khartoum on Monday, killing scores. Protest groups have been demanding the ruling military hand over power to civilians after the ouster of leader Omar al Bashir.
Read more »