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Sudan's military dissolves transitional government, arrests prime minister, in coup
 [JUSTTHENEWS] The military of Sudan on Monday dissolved its power-sharing government and declared a state of emergency, hurling the African nation into political crisis.The prime minisAbdel Fattah al-Burhanter, Abdalla Hamdok, and his wife were arrested and the head of Sudan's armed forces, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, said that an "independent and fair representative government" will now assume power until elections in 2023.For weeks, tensions have been escalating between the country's military and civilian leaders. Now, various government ministers have been arrested by "joint military forces." Military powers have also taken control of the country's state broadcaster. The Information MinistAbdel Fattah al-Burhanry of the country wrote in a Facebook post, "Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, in a message from his house arrest, asks the Sudanese to adhere to peaceful (means of protest) and occupy the streets to defend their revolution." Bullets were reportedly fired at protestors demonstrating against the coup outside Sudan's General Command in the city, according to the Ministry of Information. The ministry reported casualties, but it is not clear how many. Internet and phone service is also reportedly down for a significant faction of Sudanese citizens. Related: Abdalla Hamdok: 2021-10-03 Several political factions including ex-rebel groups announce the formation of an alliance separate from Sudan’s main civilian bloc Abdalla Hamdok: 2021-09-27 Sudan ruling body chief promises reforms to army days after failed coup Abdalla Hamdok: 2021-09-05 Sudan Takes Strict Measures to Contain 'Chaos and Sabotage' Related: Abdel Fattah al-Burhan: 2021-10-03 Several political factions including ex-rebel groups announce the formation of an alliance separate from Sudan’s main civilian bloc Abdel Fattah al-Burhan: 2021-09-27 Sudan ruling body chief promises reforms to army days after failed coup Abdel Fattah al-Burhan: 2021-09-22 Sudanese army foils coup attempt by Islamist officers Posted by: Fred 2021-10-26 |
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