Ethiopia’s prime minister sought to mediate Sudan’s political crisis on Friday, urging military rulers and civilian opposition to exercise “bravery” in resolving their standoff since the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir. Mr Abiy was welcomed by Lieut Gen Shams El Din Kabbashi, spokesman for the Transitional Military Council (TMC). The military council and opposition had been in talks for weeks over who should lead Sudan’s transition to democracy. The opposition said it would accept his mediation if the military council took responsibility for Monday’s violence, an international investigation was launched, and political prisoners were freed. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which have close ties with the military council, have said they are watching developments with concern and support a renewal of dialogue.

Source: Ethiopian News June 07, 2019 18:22 UTC