It is still unclear whether both sides will agree to the idea or whether they will stick to the earlier proposal of one joint civilian-military ruling body
Sudanese protesters attend a demonstration in front of the defence ministry compound in Khartoum, Sudan, May 5 2019. Picture: REUTERS/UMIT BEKTAS
The mediators’ apparent proposal comes as talks over forming an overall governing council remain deadlocked, with the existing military council and protest leaders offering differing visions after Omar al-Bashir was deposed as president in April. The “exact job description” of both the councils has yet to be decided, he said. “No final decision has been taken yet.”
Differences emerged between the two sides initially over the composition of the joint council. The generals demanded a majority of military figures, while protest leaders insisted the body be civilian lead.
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