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Sudan army removes Bashir: defence minister
KHARTOUM, April 11, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir
has been removed from power and detained by the army, Defence Minister Awad
Ibnouf announced on state television on Thursday.
“I announce as minister of defence the toppling of the regime and
detaining its chief in a secure place,” Ibnouf said.
Bashir, who ruled with an iron fist since he took power in an Islamist-
backed coup in 1989, has been removed after deadly force failed to end four
months of nationwide protests for his ouster.
BSS/AFP/RY/1820 hrs