Eleven civilians, the majority of whom cattle farmers (agropastoralists), were killed by members of the Afar regional state special forces, Mustefa Omer, president of Somali regional state confirmed to Addis Standard. The incident occurred in Sitti zone, Somali region of Ethiopia, in Madane Kebele, Earlier several individuals with family ties in the area presumed that the civilians were…
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African Union imposes Sudan power transfer
The African Union (AU) demanded Sudan’s military to hand over power to a civilian-led transitional authority within 60 days. #BREAKING African Union gives Sudan military further 60 days to hand power to civilians: statement pic.twitter.com/fAiUMrF7KG — AFP News Agency (@AFP) May 1, 2019 In a statement, the AU said it noted “with deep regret” that…
Sudan activists to impose civilian power
Sudanese Professionals Association, which has been enhancing protests, announced news conference at 1700 GMT on April 21 outside the army complex, inviting foreign diplomats. The Association promises to propose their own civilian council to facilitate transition of power from military. #UPDATE Sudanese protest leaders announce plans to unveil a civilian body to take over from…
Gen.Al-Burhan promises civilian rule
The new head of Sudan’s transitional military council said on April 13 that a civilian government would be established after consultations with opposition forces and promised that the transitional period would last for a maximum of two years. A civilian government would be established in Sudan after consultations with opposition forces, according to the new…
Sudan military declared successor
The head of Sudan military council General Ahmed Awad Ibn Auf declared his resignation after a short period of leadership. His speech was broadcasted on state television channel. Some experts regard it as the second coup d’état in two days. General Auf has been replaced by General of Armed Forces Abd al Fatah Burhan. https://mobile.twitter.com/BREAKING_PTV/status/1116795585137299457
Sudan demands civilian leadership
Incumbent President of Sudan Omar al-Bashir was overthrown and arrested in a coup d’état by the military, but protesters came to the streets demanding the army the peaceful transition of power to civilians. #Sudan’s brave people have called for change, but it must be real change. A military council ruling for 2 years is not…
Sudan protests at rise
Sudanese state News agency SUNA informed the President of the Republic, Marshal Omar al-Bashir in his capacity of the Supreme commander presided over the meeting of the Defence and National Security Council. The Council stressed the importance of gathering the national class and achieving peace and the need to invoke the “voice of reason” to…
UNSC calls Haftar to halt march on Tripoli
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the G7 are calling on Marshal Khalifa Haftar to halt the advancement of troops on Libya capital Tripoli. (Image above: illustration). The UK called this meeting at short notice because we are concerned about the events over the last two/three days in Libya, specifically the military activity we've seen…
Haftar march on Tripoli continues
“I leave Libya with a heavy heart and deeply concerned. I still hope it is possible to avoid a bloody confrontation in and around Tripoli. The UN is committed to facilitating a political solution and, whatever happens, the UN is committed to supporting the Libyan people” wrote the Antonio Guterres in his Twitter micro blog….
EU confronted with escalation in Libya
The UN Security Council has called for an emergency meeting on to discuss the escalation in Libya‘s years-long power struggle, as a number of foreign powers urged restraint. “It is difficult to see Haftar rolling into a place like #Tripoli unless he has cut deals already.” – @el_khawaga via. @Telegraphhttps://t.co/tCwitox5RA — Chatham House (@ChathamHouse) April…
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