Sudan: Protesters rally in Khartoum as parties and military sign transition deal
09 December 2022 |
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Military leaders and the main pro-democracy group in Sudan have signed a deal this Monday to establish a civilian-led transitional government. But the deal has already been heavily criticised by democracy activists.
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