Sudan military rulers stall
power-sharing agreement
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| Sudan generals, protesters in crunch talks on new ruling body (AFP) |
Power-sharing talks in Sudan between the ruling military
junta and the leaders of a powerful protest movement collapsed after violent
clashes erupted in the capital, Khartoum, for the second time in a week.
By Vatican News
In a last-minute move on Thursday, Sudan's military rulers
suspended crucial talks with protesters on installing civilian rule in the
country.
They insist more time is needed to finalise the deal as
Khartoum's security situation continues to deteriorate.
On Wednesday, army generals and protest leaders announced
they had agreed upon a three-year transition period to civilian rule.
They were expected to decide on the make-up of a new body to
govern Sudan following the ousting of longtime autocrat President, Omar
al-Bashir, last month.
But after at least eight people were reported wounded by
gunshots near a sit-in outside the army complex in the capital, Sudan's army
ruler announced negotiations would be suspended for 72 hours.
Sudan's opposition alliance described the suspension of
talks as a "regrettable" setback to efforts to forge a new democratic
era.
Security forces are preparing for more unrest in the capital
Khartoum and in other cities.
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