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Sudan transition deal delayed, protesters march against talks

Sudan transition deal delayed, protesters march against talks

KHALID ABDELAZIZ THE head of Sudan's army said he remained committed to a plan for a new transition towards elections, despite disputes over the integration of a paramilitary force that has twice delayed the signing of a final deal. The agreement, which provides for the formation of a civilian government and is strongly supported by the international community, is meant to end a political vacuum that followed an October 2021 coup. But the signing was postponed for a second time late on Wednesday as the army and the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued negotiations over what commitments they would make…
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Sudan’s civilian coalition presents vision for military exit from politics

Sudan’s civilian coalition presents vision for military exit from politics

SUDAN'S main political coalition presented its vision for a fully civilian-led authority to lead a transition to elections, following stepped-up efforts to end an 11-month-old stalemate between the ruling military and pro-democracy forces. A 2021 military coup ended a power-sharing partnership between the armed forces and the Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC) coalition, derailed a transition to democratic elections and plunged the country into political and economic turmoil. Nearing the anniversary of the takeover, the military has not yet succeeded in naming a prime minister. However, this summer military leaders said they intended to exit politics. FFC leaders said…
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