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Sudan Military, Pro-Democracy Movement Agree to Share Power

Reuters

   KHARTOUM - Sudan's ruling military council and a coalition of
   opposition and protest groups reached an agreement to share power
   during a transition period leading to elections, setting off street
   celebrations by thousands of people.

   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 or slightly more,"
   African Union mediator Mohamed Hassan Lebatt said at a news conference.

   The Sudanese Professionals' Association, which has spearheaded protests
   calling for civilian rule, released a statement Friday saying both
   parties had agreed to form a joint sovereign council to lead the
   country's transition.

   It said the council will include five civilians representing the
   protest movement and five military members. An 11th seat will go to a
   civilian chosen by both parties.

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