CAIRO (AP) — Sudan's top general on Thursday ordered the release of four ministers of the now-deposed government who were detained amid a widely condemned military coup last week, the country's state-run news agency reported. On Oct. 25, Burhan dissolved the transitional government and detained other government officials and political leaders in a coup. The military leaders also raided the state news television headquarters and cut off mobile and internet communications across the country. Meanwhile the international community is continuing to press for a de-escalation that can put Sudan back on the path to democracy. Hadra said the four ministers who are meant to be released are from among the 100 government officials and political leaders who were arrested during the coup.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 04, 2021 21:29 UTC