The talks between the army and SPA were held on the eve of the protest leaders' planned announcement of a ruling civilian council they say will replace the country's current ruling military body.rulers will hold more talks over transferring power to a civilian administration after a round of negotiations ended Saturday, as thousands of demonstrators massed outside the army headquarters.
“We agreed to continue negotiations to reach a solution that satisfies both the sides, so that the transfer of power will happen in a peaceful way.” “If they are willing to negotiate, then there is a chance that tomorrow’s announcement could be postponed,” Ahmed al-Rabia, of the Sudanese Professionals Association , the group that initially launched the campaign to oust veteran leader Omar al-Bashir in December, told AFP.has been ruled by a 10-member military council which has so far resisted calls to transfer power to a civilian body.
Similar views were echoed by many as demonstrators outside the complex kept singing, dancing and chanting revolutionary songs and slogans as darkness fell. On Saturday, Sudan’s new prosecutor general lifted the immunity of security agents allegedly involved in the death of a detainee, state media reported.Prominent Sudanese journalist Khalid Tijani said the protest leaders were in a “tough situation” over finalising the civilian council.
“A military-led transition would be completely contrary to the aspirations of the people of Sudan,” the AU said.