Sudanese army to deliver 'important statement' amid protests

SUMMARY

Sudan's state TV says the country's armed forces will deliver an "important statement" and are asking the nation to "wait for it. "The announcement raised expectations the statement Thursday could address nearly four months of anti-government protests demanding that longtime President Omar al-Bashir step down and could be a sign that he is relinquishing power. Organizers of the protests urged masses to converge and join an ongoing sit-in that has been underway in the capital, Khartoum, since the weekend.

By APApr 11, 2019 11:42:12 AM IST (Published)

Sudanese army soldiers patrol near protesters gathered near the military headquarters. Activists behind anti-government protests in Sudan say security forces have killed at least seven people, including a military officer, in another attempt to break up the sit-in outside the military headquarters in Khartoum. (AP Photo)

Protesters enter a makeshift pharmacy near the military headquarters. (AP Photo)

Protesters pray during a demonstration near the military headquarters. (AP Photo)

Protesters rally at a demonstration near the military headquarters. (AP Photo)

Protesters rally at a demonstration near the military headquarters. (AP Photo)

Activists behind anti-government protests in Sudan say security forces have killed at least seven people, including a military officer. (AP Photo)

A woman prepares tea for protesters. (AP Photo)

Uniformed Sudanese soldiers flash the victory sign as they stand among protesters at a demonstration. (AP Photo)

A Sudanese soldier protects protesters at a demonstration near the military headquarters. (AP Photo)

Protesters are searched as they enter a demonstration. (AP Photo)