Sudan general dissolves government and declares emergency in military coup

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Sudan's top general has declared a state of emergency and dissolved the country's transitional government - as the prime minister's office said a 'complete coup' was under way. Read more here:

Analysis by John Sparks, Africa correspondent

Most noteworthy however, is the arrest of the civilian Prime Minister, Abdallah Hamdok and his wife, who were taken to an undisclosed location after they refused to endorse the military's action. Foreign minister al-Mahdi and her colleagues have struggled to fix Sudan's dysfunctional economy and major splits have developed in their civilian coalition in recent months. But mass protests on the streets of Khartoum today suggest members of the public are willing to fight for Sudan's democratic future.

Thousands in Khartoum and twin city Omdurman responded, with video appearing to show protesters blocking streets and setting tyres on fire as security forces used tear gas.The information ministry said some people had faced gunfire near the military's headquarters in Khartoum. Civilian and military groups have been sharing power since then and elections were due to be held by the end of 2023.

 

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