Sudan military council, opposition reach power-sharing agreement

Sudan’s ruling military council and coalition of oppositions have reached an agreement to share power during a transition period leading to elections.

The development has sparked street celebrations by thousands of people.

African union mediator, Mohamed Hassan Lebatt said, the two sides, which have held talks in Khartoum for the past two days, agreed to establish a sovereign council by rotation between the military and civilians for a period of three years.

They also agreed to form an independent technocratic government and to launch a transparent, independent investigation into violent events in recent weeks.

The two sides also agreed to postpone the establishment of a legislative council.

The streets of Omdurman, Khartoum’s twin city erupted in celebration when the news broke.

Oppositions say, more than 100 people were killed in the recent streets violence but the government put the death toll at 62.