SUDAN COUP…Sudanese leaders arrested in dawn raid as military dissolves civilian governmentDemonstrators block roads in the capital, Khartoum, in protest at the arrests.KHARTOUM – Sudan’s military yesterday dissolved civilian rule, arrested political leaders and declared a state of emergency.General Abdel Fattah Burhan, who had been heading a joint council with civilian leaders, blamed political infighting.Protesters have taken to the streets of the capital, Khartoum, and there were reports of gunfire.Military and civilian leaders have been at odds since long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was overthrown two years ago and the transitional government set up.Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok is among those reported to have been put under house arrest.Video footage from the capital Khartoum yesterday showed protesters manning lit barricades and entering the area near the military’s headquarters.A statement from the Information ministry on Facebook said the detentions were carried out by “joint military forces” and those arrested were being held in “an unidentified location.”The ministry said […]
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