Sudan's key protest group is opposed to giving the military"absolute immunity" against prosecution for violence against demonstratorson Wednesday inked a deal that aims to install a civilian administration, a key demand of demonstrators since president Omar al-Bashir was deposed in a coup three months ago.
It has “opened a new and promising era of partnership between the armed forces, RSF and leaders of the gloriousDagalo also heads the RSF, a feared paramilitary organisation that has its origins in the Janjaweed militias unleashed against African rebels during the early 2000s in Darfur.Intense talks took place through the night over details of the political declaration at a luxury hotel on the bank of the Nile river, an AFP correspondent reported.
The agreement was described as “a crucial step towards a comprehensive reconciliation” by African Union mediator Mohamed El Hacen Lebatt. The civilian representation will include five from the umbrella protest movement Alliance for Freedom and Change, according to the declaration. Prior to entering the latest talks on Tuesday evening, protest leader Ahmed al-Rabie told AFP the movement “totally reject” offering immunity.
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