Sudan PM Abdalla Hamdok to lead government after deal: mediators

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdo

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok (left) and General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan at a past event. PHOTO | ASHRAF SHAZLY | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Burhan on October 25 declared a state of emergency, ousted the government and detained the civilian leadership.
  • The military takeover upended a two-year transition to civilian rule, drew international condemnation and punitive measures, and provoked large protests.
  • A group Sudanese mediators -- including academics, journalists and politicians -- who have been locked in talks to mediate a deal since the outbreak of the crisis, released a statement outlining the main points of the deal.