Sudanese Prime Minister Hamdok Agrees to Head New Government, Reports Say

CAIRO (Sputnik) - Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, ousted in a military takeover, has agreed to head the new government, Al Arabiya reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

The cabinet will consist of independent technocrats, according to Al Arabiya. At the same time, Hamdok's conditions include the release of political detainees, Al Hadath TV reported.

However, Reuters' report suggested that Hamdok and military leaders have not reached any deal so far, and the negotiations are still ongoing.

Sudan has been dealing with a political crisis since the end of October, when the country's military detained Hamdok and dissolved his cabinet, declaring a nationwide state of emergency. The move triggered mass protests in the capital city of Khartoum, which resulted in violent clashes.

People gather around as smoke and fire are seen on the streets of Khartoum, Sudan, amid reports of a coup, 25 October 2021, in this still image from video obtained via social media.

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The takeover occurred as the term of the 11-member transitional Sovereign Council of Sudan was approaching completion and the military was expected to transfer power to a civilian government.