Bashir’s resignation: A timeline of events on Thursday

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5 years ago

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.

Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir attends a meeting with his new 20-member cabinet as they take oath at the presidential palace in the capital on March 14, 2019. President Bashir swore in a new cabinet on March 14 to tackle the country’s economic crisis that has triggered demonstrations against his rule since December. The new cabinet led by Prime Minister Mohamed Tahir Eila is the third such government formed in less than two years, with the previous two sacked by Bashir for failing to revive the dilapidated economy.
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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

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