KHARTOUM- Head of Sudan’s Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah al Burhan announced on Monday a state of emergency across the country and the dissolution of the government and the transitional sovereign council.
In televised remarks, Burhan promised that Sudan will hold elections in July 2023.
He said “I declare a state of emergency throughout the country… as well as the dissolution of the Sovereign Council and the Cabinet of Ministers.”
The council head also said that developments in Sudan threatened national security. According to him, the military will continue democratic transition until power is handed over to a civilian government.