The African Union and the United Nations said they are supporting a civilian-led transitional government in Sudan following last month’s overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir.
AU Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat told reporters after meeting on Monday with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres there is no question of sustaining the military council that assumed power after al-Bashir’s ouster, saying “it is not acceptable”. But he said military members could be part of a civilian government.
The AU initially gave the military 15 days to hand over power but extended the deadline to 60 days. Mahamat said talks are under way.The UN-AU communique welcomes and supports “AU-led efforts to facilitate a consensual and civilian-led transition, in close coordination with the UN”.
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