Army commander declares state of emergency and dissolves government

Sudan's ruling council head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced on Monday a state of emergency across the country and the dissolution of the transitional sovereign council and the government.

Sudan's military and civilian authorities locked in tense power struggle

The army commander also announced he would form a "competent" government, adding that it would rule Sudan until elections in July 2023 and that the army would continue with the democratic transition until the handover to a civilian elected government. When that might be, however, is unclear.

Sudan's information ministry said Burhan's announcement amounted to a military coup.

Weeks ago, Burhan called for the dissolution of the civilian government led by Hamdok, arguing that the move would resolve the current political deadlock in the country.