Sudan Army has announced a transition council after state television had said early Thursday that the armed forces would make an “important announcement soon”, amid speculation that a coup attempt was underway against President Omar al-Bashir following months of protests against his 30-year rule. But Bashir was later reported to have resigned.
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News Central provides a timeline of events in Khartoum on Thursday morning:
- Sudanese Professionals Association (SPA), which has spearheaded protests, says it will only accept a handover of power to a civilian transitional government, not one set up by military
- Jubilation in Khartoum and cities across Sudan
- Army announces Sudan transitional council led by Ahmed Awad Ibn Auf, First Vice President and Defense Minister of Sudan
- President of the Military Council arrives at the state TV and radio station to give
address
- Head of government Mohamed Tahir Ayla arrested • Interim council is being formed
- Arabiya Reports Bashir Stepping Down
- Khartoum Airport closed
- Reports on political Arrests of former officials, guards, party leaders (SKY) • Military took over TV/Radio
- Army Chiefs Meeting
- Protestors take to the street
- Reports of high profile arrests in Sudan including former VP, former defence minister and head of the ruling party
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