The unrest in Sudan that led to the ousting of long term leader Al Bashir has continued to take shape after protesters ignored the state of emergency.
The leader of Sudan’s interim military council has vowed to “uproot the regime” two days after a military coup.
Speaking on TV, Lt-Gen Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Burhan announced the restructuring of state institutions, the end of a night curfew and the release of political prisoners, BBC reports.
Protests continue despite the ousting of long-time leader Omar al-Bashir.
Demonstrators have demanded an immediate move to civilian rule and vow to stay in the streets.
Using a more conciliatory tone, Gen Burhan also dissolved all provincial governments and pledged respect for human rights.
The army would maintain “peace, order and security” across Sudan during an already announced transition period. It would last at most two years, he said, until elections could be held and civilian rule introduced.
He also called on the opposition to “help us restore normal life”, promised to try those who killed demonstrators, and vowed
The speech followed the resignation of feared security chief Gen Salah Gosh hours after the coup leader himself, Defence Minister Awad Ibn Auf, stepped aside.
No official reason has been given for either departure.
Privately-owned Sudan News 365 reports that opposition leaders are meeting with the military to discuss “transitional arrangements”.
The Sudan Professionals Association (SPA), which has been spearheading the demonstrations, has called on the armed forces to “ensure the immediate transfer of power to a transitional civilian government.”