Sudan’s President al Bashir ousted and arrested

Sudan’s President Omar al Bashir has been arrested by the army which has taken control for the next two years, the country’s defence minister has announced.

Speaking on state TV, Awad Ibn Ouf said the army had decided to oversee a two-year transitional period followed by elections. He also said a three-month state of emergency was being put in place.

Protests against Bashir, who has governed Sudan since 1989, have been under way for several months.

Sudanese President al-Bashir resigns from presidency in midst of anti-government protests
Omar al Bashir

Ibn Ouf said the “regime” was being removed and Bashir would be kept in a safe place.

He said Sudan’s constitution was being suspended, border crossings were being closed until further notice and airspace was being closed for 24 hours.

Bashir is the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), which accuses him of organising war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan’s western Darfur region.

 

Via BBC

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