NPR

Sudanese Rejoice As Opposition, Military Agree To Power-Sharing Deal

The preliminary agreement, reached a month after a deadly military crackdown on protesters, calls for control to rotate between military and civilian leaders for three years, until elections are held.
Sudanese celebrate in the streets of Khartoum on Friday after ruling generals and opposition leaders announced an agreement on a new governing body.

Sudan's ruling military council and leaders of its civilian opposition movement announced a preliminary power-sharing deal Friday, marking an end to a months-long stalemate and raising hopes that deadly unrest since former President Omar al-Bashir's ouster could culminate in democratic rule.

"Today our revolution is triumphant," the Sudanese Professionals Association, which led the protestsposted to social media. "We will continue to accomplish the goals of the revolution."

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from NPR

NPR4 min read
Does Mining For Batteries Erase The Climate Benefits Of EVs? No, And Here's Why
NPR listeners wrote to ask whether the environmental harm from building EVs "cancels out" the cars' climate benefits. Experts say the answer is clear.
NPR2 min read
Biden Warns He'll Halt Israel Weapons Shipments; The Kendrick And Drake Beef Explained
Biden says he will halt additional weapons shipments to Israel if it proceeds with a major ground offensive in Rafah. NPR music editor Sheldon Pearce breaks down the Kendrick Lamar/Drake beef.
NPR3 min readCrime & Violence
Nigeria Has Detained A Journalist Who Reported On Corruption In A Widening Crackdown
Investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu has been arrested by police and held without charge for over a week, drawing criticism from advocacy groups over a worsening climate for independent journalism.

Related Books & Audiobooks