Sudan’s Omar Al-bashir arrives for trial

Sudan’s former president Omar Al-Bashir will go on trial for corruption allegations, which brought down his 30-year rule.

The deposed leader, who’s trial begins today, faces charges related to possessing foreign currency, corruption and receiving gifts illegally.

Bashir’s trial comes against the backdrop of the country’s struggle to form a sovereign council, the first step after the landmark adoption of a transitional constitution.

On Saturday, protest leaders and the military signed a final power-sharing deal, paving the way for a transition to a civilian-led government.

Al-bashir seized power in a military coup on June the 30th 1989, and stayed in office until April 11, 2019, when he was overthrown and arrested by the armed forces