Protest leaders dismissed the transitional military council formed by top brass after they toppled Bashir on Thursday, as the “same old faces” from the old regime which had ruled the country with an iron fist for three decades. Washington called on the military council “to exercise restraint and to allow space for civilian participation within the government”. State television said there would be a fresh announcement from the military council on Friday. ‘UTMOST RESTRAINT’The opposition Sudanese Congress Party called for the establishment of a joint military and civilian council to rule for a four-year transitional period. The military council said it was declaring a ceasefire across the country, including in war-torn Darfur.

Source: Pakistan Today April 12, 2019 09:00 UTC