KHARTOUM: Opponents of Sudan’s transition to democracy took to the streets of Khartoum to call on the army to take control of the country.
Several thousand demonstrators gathered outside the presidential palace as the country’s political crisis deepens, BBC has reported.
Civilian groups and military have been sharing power since the toppling of President Omar al-Bashar in 2019.
Tensions have grown since a coup attempt attributed to followers of Bashir was foiled in September, the report said.
Since then, military leaders have been demanding reforms to the Forces of Freedom and Change coalition, a civilian alliance which led the anti-Bashir protests and formed a key part of the transitional government, according to BBC.
However, civilian leaders say that the demands are part of a power grab from the armed forces.
Pro-government protesters have also called a rally on Thursday in response to Saturday’s demonstrations.
(With inputs from BBC)
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