Separate government to be formed for governance until the July 2023 general election
[Asia Economy Reporter Ki Ha-young] The military in Sudan, North Africa, which staged a coup d'?tat, has declared a state of emergency and announced that it will form a separate government to rule until the 2023 general elections are held.
According to major foreign media on the 25th (local time), Abdel Fattah Burhan, the military leader, announced in a speech broadcast on state television that the Sovereignty Council, which included both military and civilians, and the transitional government led by Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok would be dissolved.
General Burhan was the key figure in the April 2019 coup that ousted the 30-year dictator former President Omar al-Bashir. He had served as chairman of the Sovereignty Council and participated in discussions on a full transfer of power to civilian rule. He blamed the political factions for the military's intervention, citing fierce conflicts and incitement to violence among political groups.
Burhan stated, "We will pursue a complete transfer to civilian rule through the July 2023 general elections," adding, "Until then, we plan to form a 'competent' government involving experts to govern." He also said, "We will establish national institutions such as the Supreme Court and will continue to uphold treaties with the international community."
Earlier that day, the Sudanese military carried out a sudden coup in the early morning, detaining Prime Minister Hamdok, who led the transitional government, key ministers, and many civilian members of the Sovereignty Council. They also cut off internet access, closed bridges and airports connecting to the capital Khartoum, and took control of the state broadcasting station.
Despite military pressure, Prime Minister Hamdok reportedly urged the public to resist before being taken to an undisclosed location. Following the coup, protests against the military takeover continued in downtown Khartoum, and the military opened fire on demonstrators. According to the Sudan Doctors Committee, at least 12 people were injured by gunfire that day.
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