Sudan opposition to name 'Presidential Council' members

KHARTOUM, Sudan

The Sudanese Professionals Association (SPA) on Friday vowed to name members of a civilian “Presidential Council” tasked with running the nation’s affairs after last week’s ouster of President Omar al-Bashir.

On April 11, the army ousted al-Bashir following months of popular protests against his 30-year rule.

A Military Transitional Council (MTC) is now overseeing a two-year “transitional period” during which the council has promised to hold presidential elections.

On Wednesday, the SPA, which has led months of anti-regime demonstrations, submitted a list of demands to the MTC leadership.

These demands include the speedy formation of a civilian government and presidential council (in which the army would enjoy limited representation), along with a functioning parliament.

In response to what it describes as the MTC’s “slow response” to its demands, the SPA has vowed to begin naming Presidential Council members on Sunday.

KHARTOUM, Sudan

On April 11, the army ousted al-Bashir following months of popular protests against his 30-year rule.

A Military Transitional Council (MTC) is now overseeing a two-year “transitional period” during which the council has promised to hold presidential elections.

On Wednesday, the SPA, which has led months of anti-regime demonstrations, submitted a list of demands to the MTC leadership.

These demands include the speedy formation of a civilian government and presidential council (in which the army would enjoy limited representation), along with a functioning parliament.

In response to what it describes as the MTC’s “slow response” to its demands, the SPA has vowed to begin naming Presidential Council members on Sunday.