Sudan protesters form human chains to protect Khartoum sit-in
Khartoum - Sudanese protesters moved to block an attempt on Monday to break up a sit-in outside the Defence Ministry, where demonstrators have been pushing for a quick transition to civilian rule after President Omar al-Bashir was ousted, a Reuters witness said.
Some drummed and waved national flags as they mingled in the street, while others took shelter from the sun under parasols and makeshift tents. On Thursday, Sudan's army announced that it had removed and detained Bashir after three decades in power and was setting up a transitional military council to run the country.
On Monday the military council said it was restructuring the joint forces command, appointing a new chief of staff for the army and a deputy.
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