This archive report was first published on 17 July 2019.
On July 17, 2019, Sudan's protesters and ruling generals inked a power sharing deal, marking a significant step towards a civilian administration.
The landmark agreement was brokered by African Union and Ethiopian mediators after intense negotiations between the protest umbrella group and ruling generals.
According to the deal, a new transitional civilian-military ruling body will be established, comprising six civilians and five military representatives.
The governing body will be headed by a general for the first 21 months, followed by a civilian for the remaining 18 months.
The breakthrough accord came after a political deadlock that gripped Sudan since the generals ousted President Omar al-Bashir in a palace coup in April.
As reported by AFP, Deputy Chief of the ruling military council Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo described the agreement as a "historic moment" for Sudan.
Key protest leader Ibrahim al-Amin stated, "today, we completed the political declaration." He added that talks on the constitutional document would resume on Friday.
