Reports say Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has been reinstated after General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan reached an agreement at the presidential palace in Khartoum.

The move comes nearly&nbsp;a month after the coup in Sudan which had led to street protests and worldwide condemnation. PM Hamdok was under house arrest since October 25 after General Burhan's military coup.

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There were protests on Sunday as authorities fired teargas shells at demonstrators. At least &nbsp;40 people have been killed in the past month since the military took control of the country and crackdown on protesters.

Watch:&nbsp;The implications of unrest in Sudan

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Hamdok agreed to the deal, saying: "Sudanese blood is precious, let us stop the bloodshed and direct the youth's energy into building and development."

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Under the deal reached with the military, Hamdok agreed to lead the transitional government as the military agreed to free political prisoners.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Reports say Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has been reinstated after General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan reached an agreement at the presidential palace in Khartoum.

Reports say Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has been reinstated after General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan reached an agreement at the presidential palace in Khartoum. The move comes nearly a month after the coup in Sudan which had led to street protests and worldwide condemnation. PM Hamdok was under house arrest since October 25 after General Burhan's military coup. Also Read: Internet cuts limit participation in civil disobedience campaign against coup There were protests on Sunday as authorities fired teargas shells at demonstrators. At least 40 people have been killed in the past month since the military took control of the country and crackdown on protesters. Watch: The implications of unrest in Sudan Hamdok agreed to the deal, saying: "Sudanese blood is precious, let us stop the bloodshed and direct the youth's energy into building and development." Also Read: Al Jazeera says Sudanese forces arrest country bureau chief Under the deal reached with the military, Hamdok agreed to lead the transitional government as the military agreed to free political prisoners. (With inputs from Agencies)

Amid protests, Sudan's military reinstates PM Hamdok after agreement

US President Joe Biden has called the military coup in Sudan a ''grave setback'' for the country and has asked for the restoration of the civilian-led government.

Dialing up pressure on Sudan's military junta, Biden said ''Our message to Sudan's military authorities is overwhelming and clear: the Sudanese people must be allowed to protest peacefully and the civilian-led transitional government must be restored.''

The poverty-stricken African nation has been plunged into chaos after the abrupt collapse of the country's government.

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While several protestors have been killed as a result of the violence in Sudan's capital Khartoum, the abrupt collapse of the country's transition to democracy has sparked an international outcry.

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who led the military takeover, had said ''Until this night, we were sending him people and telling him ... complete the path with us, until this meeting with you, we were sending him people to negotiate with him and we are still having hope.''

''We told him that we cleaned the stage for you ... he is free to form the government, we will not intervene in the government formation, anyone he will bring, we will not intervene at all.''

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Sudan's army is negotiating with Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok of the now-dissolved transitional council to form the new government.

The latest of several recent coups in Africa ended a shaky transitional set-up in Sudan intended to lead to elections in 2023. Power was shared between civilians and the military following the fall of Bashir, whom the army deposed after a popular uprising two years ago.

Sudan is in the midst of a deep economic crisis with record inflation and shortages of basics. Improvement relies on aid that Western donors say will end unless the coup is reversed.

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According to the United Nations, more than half the population is in poverty and child malnutrition stands at 38 per cent.

Western envoys had warned Burhan that assistance, including a now frozen $700 million in US aid and $2 billion from the World Bank, would cease if he took power.&nbsp;

However, he ignored those warnings under pressure from inside the military and with a "green light" from Russia. Burhan has said he acted to prevent civil war and has promised elections in July 2023.

(With inputs from agencies)

US President Joe Biden has called the military coup in Sudan a ''grave setback'' for the country and has asked for the restoration of the civilian-led government.

US President Joe Biden has called the military coup in Sudan a ''grave setback'' for the country and has asked for the restoration of the civilian-led government. Dialing up pressure on Sudan's military junta, Biden said ''Our message to Sudan's military authorities is overwhelming and clear: the Sudanese people must be allowed to protest peacefully and the civilian-led transitional government must be restored.'' The poverty-stricken African nation has been plunged into chaos after the abrupt collapse of the country's government. While several protestors have been killed as a result of the violence in Sudan's capital Khartoum, the abrupt collapse of the country's transition to democracy has sparked an international outcry. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who led the military takeover, had said ''Until this night, we were sending him people and telling him ... complete the path with us, until this meeting with you, we were sending him people to negotiate with him and we are still having hope.'' ''We told him that we cleaned the stage for you ... he is free to form the government, we will not intervene in the government formation, anyone he will bring, we will not intervene at all.'' Also see | State of emergency: What is happening in Sudan? Sudan's army is negotiating with Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok of the now-dissolved transitional council to form the new government. The latest of several recent coups in Africa ended a shaky transitional set-up in Sudan intended to lead to elections in 2023. Power was shared between civilians and the military following the fall of Bashir, whom the army deposed after a popular uprising two years ago. Sudan is in the midst of a deep economic crisis with record inflation and shortages of basics. Improvement relies on aid that Western donors say will end unless the coup is reversed. Also read | 'Wanted to prevent civil war': Sudan Army chief al-Burhan defends coup According to the United Nations, more than half the population is in poverty and child malnutrition stands at 38 per cent. Western envoys had warned Burhan that assistance, including a now frozen $700 million in US aid and $2 billion from the World Bank, would cease if he took power. However, he ignored those warnings under pressure from inside the military and with a "green light" from Russia. Burhan has said he acted to prevent civil war and has promised elections in July 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden calls Sudan coup 'grave setback', says civilian-led government 'must be restored'

After Sudan announced it had suspended inbound and outbound flights from Khartoum airport until October 30, the country's civil aviation ministry said today that the airport will resume operations from Wednesday.

Sudan's military had taken over the country on Monday as General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan moved to arrest&nbsp;Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok.&nbsp;

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PM Hamdok was released on Tuesday, however, he has been put under "close surveillance" even as the military imposed a state of emergency amid large scale protests in the country.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the African Union announced it has suspended the country until civilian rule is restored while condemning the military.

Watch:&nbsp;Blinken speaks with PM Hamdok after his release

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The military coup led to clashes between the people and security forces as reports claimed pro-democracy activists were arrested.

The military's move was condemned internationally as Norway, UK and US called for a face-to-face meeting with Sudan's PM Hamdok.&nbsp;

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In a joint statement, they asserted that Hamdok is recognised as the prime minister&nbsp;along with his cabinet as leaders of the transitional government.

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The protests continued to spread among various sections as state oil company workers and doctors declared they would be joining the demonstrations as key members of PM Hamdok continue to be under detention.

(With inputs from Agencies)

After Sudan announced it had suspended inbound and outbound flights from Khartoum airport until October 30, the country's civil aviation ministry said today that the airport will resume operations from Wednesday.

After Sudan announced it had suspended inbound and outbound flights from Khartoum airport until October 30, the country's civil aviation ministry said today that the airport will resume operations from Wednesday. Sudan's military had taken over the country on Monday as General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan moved to arrest Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. Also Read | 'Wanted to prevent civil war': Sudan Army chief al-Burhan defends coup PM Hamdok was released on Tuesday, however, he has been put under "close surveillance" even as the military imposed a state of emergency amid large scale protests in the country. Meanwhile, the African Union announced it has suspended the country until civilian rule is restored while condemning the military. Watch: Blinken speaks with PM Hamdok after his release The military coup led to clashes between the people and security forces as reports claimed pro-democracy activists were arrested. The military's move was condemned internationally as Norway, UK and US called for a face-to-face meeting with Sudan's PM Hamdok. Also Read: Sudan suspends inbound and outbound flights In a joint statement, they asserted that Hamdok is recognised as the prime minister along with his cabinet as leaders of the transitional government. Also Read: US suspends $700 million in aid, urges restoration of government The protests continued to spread among various sections as state oil company workers and doctors declared they would be joining the demonstrations as key members of PM Hamdok continue to be under detention. (With inputs from Agencies)

African Union suspends Sudan after military coup; Khartoum airport to be reopened

State of emergency: What is happening in Sudan?

Hundreds of protesters marched Saturday through downtown Khartoum to demand justice for those killed in demonstrations against Sudan's now-ousted autocrat Omar al-Bashir.

More than 250 people were killed and hundreds injured in the months-long protests that erupted in December 2018, according to umbrella protest movement Forces of Freedom and Change.

Bashir, who ruled Sudan with an iron fist for 30 years, was deposed by the army in a palace coup on April 11 after the demonstrations triggered by an acute economic crisis.

Crowds marched from a central Khartoum square to Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok's offices, demanding authorities deliver justice for those killed and also find out about protesters who went missing.

"Blood for blood!" chanted protesters gathered in front of Hamdok's offices in the capital, an AFP correspondent reported.

Dozens of policemen stood guard as protesters, many whistling, clapping and ululating, belted out revolutionary slogans.

"We want justice for martyrs. We are afraid that the criminals might not be judged," said protester Nizar bin Sufian.

He said protesters welcomed Thursday's decision by the new authorities to dismantle Bashir's regime and former ruling party.

"But we have not seen any moves by the government to find those missing or to begin trials of those responsible for the killing of protesters," bin Sufian told AFP.

Bashir and several senior members of his regime are in prison, while the veteran leader himself is on trial for alleged graft.

Since August, Sudan has been ruled by a joint civilian-military sovereign council headed by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

A transitional cabinet led by Hamdok has been tasked with the day-to-day running of the country.

The sovereign council is tasked with overseeing an overall transition to civilian rule as demanded by the protest movement.

Hundreds of protesters marched Saturday through downtown Khartoum to demand justice for those killed in demonstrations against Sudan's now-ousted autocrat Omar al-Bashir.

Hundreds of protesters marched Saturday through downtown Khartoum to demand justice for those killed in demonstrations against Sudan's now-ousted autocrat Omar al-Bashir. More than 250 people were killed and hundreds injured in the months-long protests that erupted in December 2018, according to umbrella protest movement Forces of Freedom and Change. Bashir, who ruled Sudan with an iron fist for 30 years, was deposed by the army in a palace coup on April 11 after the demonstrations triggered by an acute economic crisis. Crowds marched from a central Khartoum square to Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok's offices, demanding authorities deliver justice for those killed and also find out about protesters who went missing. "Blood for blood!" chanted protesters gathered in front of Hamdok's offices in the capital, an AFP correspondent reported. Dozens of policemen stood guard as protesters, many whistling, clapping and ululating, belted out revolutionary slogans. "We want justice for martyrs. We are afraid that the criminals might not be judged," said protester Nizar bin Sufian. He said protesters welcomed Thursday's decision by the new authorities to dismantle Bashir's regime and former ruling party. "But we have not seen any moves by the government to find those missing or to begin trials of those responsible for the killing of protesters," bin Sufian told AFP. Bashir and several senior members of his regime are in prison, while the veteran leader himself is on trial for alleged graft. Since August, Sudan has been ruled by a joint civilian-military sovereign council headed by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. A transitional cabinet led by Hamdok has been tasked with the day-to-day running of the country. The sovereign council is tasked with overseeing an overall transition to civilian rule as demanded by the protest movement.

Hundreds march in Sudan capital seeking justice for martyrs

Sudan's military rulers offered to resume talks with opposition groups on Wednesday, two days after security forces mounted a deadly raid on a protest camp, but the opposition rejected the invitation.

Medics linked to the opposition said the death toll from Monday's operation and subsequent unrest had risen to 101 and that it was expected to increase further. No official casualty figures have been released.

The raid, which followed weeks of wrangling between the ruling military council and opposition groups over who should lead Sudan's transition to democracy, marked the worst outbreak of violence since the army ousted President Omar al-Bashir in April after months of protests against his rule.

The Transitional Military Council cancelled all agreements it had reached with the opposition immediately after the raid but on Wednesday it rowed back amid mounting international criticism of the violence.

"We in the military council extend our hand for negotiations without shackles except the interests of the homeland," its head, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, said on state TV.

But a Sudanese alliance of protesters and opposition groups rejected the offer, saying the military could not be trusted.

"Today the council invited us to dialogue and at the same time it is imposing fear on citizens in the streets," Madani Abbas Madani, a leader of the Declaration of Freedom and Change Forces (DFCF), told.

Madani said Burhan's invitation had come before the arrest of one of the opposition alliance members, Yasir Arman, deputy head of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) rebel group.

Gunfire, street blockades

Opposition medics said that 40 dead bodies had been pulled out of the Nile on Tuesday and taken to an unknown destination by pick-up trucks belonging to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. That brings the total death toll from the recent violence to 101, the medics said. Reuters was not immediately able to verify the report.

A military council spokesman could not immediately be reached for comment, but a source said a statement was to be issued soon.

The mood in the capital Khartoum remained tense on Wednesday, with demonstrators blocking streets in several districts. Gunfire rang out in the distance.

Most shops were shuttered on what would usually have been a bustling Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday. Minor protests erupted outside mosques after Eid prayers but there were no reports of significant clashes with security forces.

The deputy head of the military council, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly known as Hemedti, said in a televised speech that it had launched "an urgent and transparent investigation" into the recent violence.

"Any person who crossed boundaries has to be punished," he added.

The military has denied trying to clear the sit-in protest outside the defence ministry on Monday. Its spokesman said forces moved in to deal with disruptive groups nearby and the violence spread from there.

Saudi Arabia, which has close ties to Sudan's military council, said on Wednesday it was watching developments with great concern and called for more dialogue.

US National Security Adviser John Bolton said in a Twitter post that Monday's violence by Sudan's security forces was "abhorrent" and demanded that the military council facilitate moves towards a civilian-led government.

The main protest organizer, the Sudanese Professionals Association, has called for an international committee to investigate Monday's deaths in what it branded a "massacre".

Several airlines have cancelled flights to Khartoum, including Bahrain's Gulf Air, flydubai and EgyptAir.

Sudan has been rocked by unrest since December, when anger over rising bread prices and cash shortages broke into sustained protests against Bashir that culminated in the military removing him after three decades in office.

Sudan's military rulers offered to resume talks with opposition groups on Wednesday, two days after security forces mounted a deadly raid on a protest camp, but the opposition rejected the invitation.

Sudan's military rulers offered to resume talks with opposition groups on Wednesday, two days after security forces mounted a deadly raid on a protest camp, but the opposition rejected the invitation. Medics linked to the opposition said the death toll from Monday's operation and subsequent unrest had risen to 101 and that it was expected to increase further. No official casualty figures have been released. The raid, which followed weeks of wrangling between the ruling military council and opposition groups over who should lead Sudan's transition to democracy, marked the worst outbreak of violence since the army ousted President Omar al-Bashir in April after months of protests against his rule. The Transitional Military Council cancelled all agreements it had reached with the opposition immediately after the raid but on Wednesday it rowed back amid mounting international criticism of the violence. "We in the military council extend our hand for negotiations without shackles except the interests of the homeland," its head, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, said on state TV. But a Sudanese alliance of protesters and opposition groups rejected the offer, saying the military could not be trusted. "Today the council invited us to dialogue and at the same time it is imposing fear on citizens in the streets," Madani Abbas Madani, a leader of the Declaration of Freedom and Change Forces (DFCF), told. Madani said Burhan's invitation had come before the arrest of one of the opposition alliance members, Yasir Arman, deputy head of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) rebel group. Gunfire, street blockades Opposition medics said that 40 dead bodies had been pulled out of the Nile on Tuesday and taken to an unknown destination by pick-up trucks belonging to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. That brings the total death toll from the recent violence to 101, the medics said. Reuters was not immediately able to verify the report. A military council spokesman could not immediately be reached for comment, but a source said a statement was to be issued soon. The mood in the capital Khartoum remained tense on Wednesday, with demonstrators blocking streets in several districts. Gunfire rang out in the distance. Most shops were shuttered on what would usually have been a bustling Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday. Minor protests erupted outside mosques after Eid prayers but there were no reports of significant clashes with security forces. The deputy head of the military council, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly known as Hemedti, said in a televised speech that it had launched "an urgent and transparent investigation" into the recent violence. "Any person who crossed boundaries has to be punished," he added. The military has denied trying to clear the sit-in protest outside the defence ministry on Monday. Its spokesman said forces moved in to deal with disruptive groups nearby and the violence spread from there. Saudi Arabia, which has close ties to Sudan's military council, said on Wednesday it was watching developments with great concern and called for more dialogue. US National Security Adviser John Bolton said in a Twitter post that Monday's violence by Sudan's security forces was "abhorrent" and demanded that the military council facilitate moves towards a civilian-led government. The main protest organizer, the Sudanese Professionals Association, has called for an international committee to investigate Monday's deaths in what it branded a "massacre". Several airlines have cancelled flights to Khartoum, including Bahrain's Gulf Air, flydubai and EgyptAir. Sudan has been rocked by unrest since December, when anger over rising bread prices and cash shortages broke into sustained protests against Bashir that culminated in the military removing him after three decades in office.

Sudan opposition rejects army's offer of talks, death toll hits 101

Sudan's army rulers announced talks will resume with protest leaders Sunday, four days after the generals suspended negotiations on implementing the civilian rule in the country.

"The Transitional Military Council announces the resumption of negotiations with the Alliance for Freedom and Change on Sunday at the presidential palace," the ruling army council said in a Saturday statement.

World powers have urged the generals to resume meetings on Sudan's future leadership, following the ouster last month of longtime leader Omar al-Bashir after mass protest.

Representatives from the United Nations, African Union and European powers "called for an immediate resumption of talks", said Tibor Nagy, the US assistant secretary of state for Africa.

They called on both sides to "reach an agreement ASAP on an interim government that is truly civilian-led and reflects the will of the Sudanese people," Nagy tweeted Friday.

The generals and protest leaders had been expected to come to an agreement on Wednesday on the thorniest issue -- the make-up of a new body to govern Sudan for three years.

But that meeting never took place and on Thursday the head of the military council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, confirmed talks were suspended for 72 hours.&nbsp;

Demonstrators subsequently spent hours meeting Burhan's demand to dismantle roadblocks which had paralysed parts of the capital.

The generals have allowed protesters to hold onto their sit-in outside Khartoum's army headquarters, where they remain camped out to demand a rapid transition to democracy.

Sudan's army rulers announced talks will resume with protest leaders Sunday, four days after the generals suspended negotiations on implementing the civilian rule in the country.

Sudan's army rulers announced talks will resume with protest leaders Sunday, four days after the generals suspended negotiations on implementing the civilian rule in the country. "The Transitional Military Council announces the resumption of negotiations with the Alliance for Freedom and Change on Sunday at the presidential palace," the ruling army council said in a Saturday statement. World powers have urged the generals to resume meetings on Sudan's future leadership, following the ouster last month of longtime leader Omar al-Bashir after mass protest. Representatives from the United Nations, African Union and European powers "called for an immediate resumption of talks", said Tibor Nagy, the US assistant secretary of state for Africa. They called on both sides to "reach an agreement ASAP on an interim government that is truly civilian-led and reflects the will of the Sudanese people," Nagy tweeted Friday. The generals and protest leaders had been expected to come to an agreement on Wednesday on the thorniest issue -- the make-up of a new body to govern Sudan for three years. But that meeting never took place and on Thursday the head of the military council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, confirmed talks were suspended for 72 hours. Demonstrators subsequently spent hours meeting Burhan's demand to dismantle roadblocks which had paralysed parts of the capital. The generals have allowed protesters to hold onto their sit-in outside Khartoum's army headquarters, where they remain camped out to demand a rapid transition to democracy.

Sudan army rulers say talks with protesters to resume Sunday

Sudan's army ruler <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/military-council-committed-to-hand-power-over-to-people-sudans-army-ruler-212378">General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said Sunday</a> that a delegation will travel to Washington for talks to seek Sudan's removal from the US' state sponsors of terrorism list.

"A delegation will travel to the United States this week or next week to discuss removing Sudan from its state sponsors of terrorism list," Burhan said in his first interview on state television since taking power.

Burhan took the helm after predecessor General Awad Ibn Ouf stood down less than 24 hours after becoming military council chief, following the ouster of long-time president Omar al-Bashir.

The United States lifted its 20-year-old trade embargo imposed on Sudan in October 2017.

But Washington kept Sudan in it state sponsors of terrorism list along with Iran, Syria and North Korea.

It had included Sudan in the blacklist in 1993 for Khartoum's alleged links with Islamist militants.

Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden lived in Sudan between 1992 and 1996.

Washington, however, has praised the country's new military leader for freeing political prisoners, and on Thursday announced plans to dispatch an envoy to Khartoum to encourage a transition to democracy.

On Thursday State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said that the United States will "calibrate our policies based on our assessment of events" but added that talks on delisting Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism remained suspended.

"The will of the Sudanese people is clear: it is time to move toward a transitional government that is inclusive and respectful of human rights and the rule of law," she said.

A senior US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said at the time that the short-term US goal was to "get the military folks out of center-stage" and "back to being responsible for security, nothing else."

"Longer term is to make absolutely sure that whichever group is going to be responsible for the transition prepares a transition implementation that will lead to a truly democratic government that will reflect the will of the Sudanese people," he said.

Sudan's army ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said Sunday that a delegation will travel to Washington for talks to seek Sudan's removal from the US' state sponsors of terrorism list.

Sudan's army ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said Sunday that a delegation will travel to Washington for talks to seek Sudan's removal from the US' state sponsors of terrorism list. "A delegation will travel to the United States this week or next week to discuss removing Sudan from its state sponsors of terrorism list," Burhan said in his first interview on state television since taking power. Burhan took the helm after predecessor General Awad Ibn Ouf stood down less than 24 hours after becoming military council chief, following the ouster of long-time president Omar al-Bashir. The United States lifted its 20-year-old trade embargo imposed on Sudan in October 2017. But Washington kept Sudan in it state sponsors of terrorism list along with Iran, Syria and North Korea. It had included Sudan in the blacklist in 1993 for Khartoum's alleged links with Islamist militants. Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden lived in Sudan between 1992 and 1996. Washington, however, has praised the country's new military leader for freeing political prisoners, and on Thursday announced plans to dispatch an envoy to Khartoum to encourage a transition to democracy. On Thursday State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said that the United States will "calibrate our policies based on our assessment of events" but added that talks on delisting Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism remained suspended. "The will of the Sudanese people is clear: it is time to move toward a transitional government that is inclusive and respectful of human rights and the rule of law," she said. A senior US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said at the time that the short-term US goal was to "get the military folks out of center-stage" and "back to being responsible for security, nothing else." "Longer term is to make absolutely sure that whichever group is going to be responsible for the transition prepares a transition implementation that will lead to a truly democratic government that will reflect the will of the Sudanese people," he said.

Team to visit US to seek Sudan's removal from terror list: Army ruler

Sudan's new army ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Sunday said that the military council is committed to handing over power&nbsp;to civilians.

"The council is committed to giving power to (the) people," Burhan said in his first interview on state television since taking power, after his predecessor stood down less than 24 hours after becoming military council chief following the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sudanese-authorities-arrest-members-of-bashirs-party-source-212213">ouster of long-time president Omar al-Bashir</a>.

Thousands of protestors gathered in the capital city of Khartoum demanding power from the military council.

Burhan also said that the military will respond to civilians'&nbsp;demand within a week.

Meanwhile, Sudanese authorities have arrested several top members of the former ruling party of ousted President Omar al-Bashir.

Sudan's public prosecutor has begun investigating Bashir on charges of money laundering and possession of large sums of foreign currency without legal grounds, a judicial source said on Saturday.

Sudan's new army ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Sunday said that the military council is committed to handing over power to civilians. "The council is committed to giving power to (the) people," Burhan said in his first interview on state television since taking power, after his predecessor stood down less than 24 hours after becoming military council chief following the ouster of long-time president Omar al-Bashir.

Sudan's new army ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Sunday said that the military council is committed to handing over power to civilians. "The council is committed to giving power to (the) people," Burhan said in his first interview on state television since taking power, after his predecessor stood down less than 24 hours after becoming military council chief following the ouster of long-time president Omar al-Bashir. Thousands of protestors gathered in the capital city of Khartoum demanding power from the military council. Burhan also said that the military will respond to civilians' demand within a week. Meanwhile, Sudanese authorities have arrested several top members of the former ruling party of ousted President Omar al-Bashir. Sudan's public prosecutor has begun investigating Bashir on charges of money laundering and possession of large sums of foreign currency without legal grounds, a judicial source said on Saturday.

Committed to handing over power to civilians: Sudan's army ruler

Sudan's National Intelligence and Security Service head, Salih Ghosh has resigned from his post, military rulers said on Saturday.

"The chief of the transitional military council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has accepted the resignation of... the chief of NISS," the transitional military council said.

Earlier today, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/head-of-sudans-military-council-steps-down-a-day-after-bashir-toppled-209979">Sudan's Defence Minister Awad Ibn Auf stepped down</a> abruptly as head of the country's transitional ruling military council.

"In order to ensure the cohesion of the security system, and the armed forces in particular, from cracks and strife, and relying on God, let us begin this path of change," Ibn Auf said.

Meanwhile, the country's military said on Friday that they will not extradite ousted president, Omar al-Bashir.

Sudan's National Intelligence and Security Service head, Salih Ghosh has resigned from his post, military rulers said on Saturday. "The chief of the transitional military council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has accepted the resignation of.

Sudan's National Intelligence and Security Service head, Salih Ghosh has resigned from his post, military rulers said on Saturday. "The chief of the transitional military council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has accepted the resignation of... the chief of NISS," the transitional military council said. Earlier today, Sudan's Defence Minister Awad Ibn Auf stepped down abruptly as head of the country's transitional ruling military council. "In order to ensure the cohesion of the security system, and the armed forces in particular, from cracks and strife, and relying on God, let us begin this path of change," Ibn Auf said. Meanwhile, the country's military said on Friday that they will not extradite ousted president, Omar al-Bashir.

Sudan's intelligence chief resigns: Military council