KHARTOUM: Tensions are rising in Sudan after talks broke down between protesters and the country’s military rulers who earlier in April ousted President Omar Al-Bashir after months of street protests against his rule.
Large crowds lit up the night sky with their cellphones, singing and chanting as protest leaders delivered fiery speeches in the capital, Khartoum, on Sunday night.
The protest organizers — the Sudanese Professionals Association — said they suspended talks with the ruling military council because it failed to meet their demands for an immediate transfer to a civilian government.
The protesters fear the military intends to cling to power or put another general in charge.
Qurashi Diefallah, a protester, said they’re disappointed because the army is “just an extension of the regime which stole 30 years from us.”
Sudan tensions escalate after talks with military break down
Sudan tensions escalate after talks with military break down
- Demonstrations in Sudan continued after talks between the army and protest leaders broke down
- One of the demonstrators said the army is an extension of the regime
Jordan distributes 10,000 Ramadan food parcels to low-income families
- Campaign part of efforts to strengthen social solidarity, minister says
LONDON: Jordanian authorities began a campaign on Wednesday to distribute food parcels to low-income households during Ramadan.
The initiative was implemented by the Zakat Fund in cooperation with Mohammad Abu Soufa & Partners Group and the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs.
Awqaf Minister Mohammad Khalayleh said the campaign was part of efforts to alleviate the burden of living and strengthen social solidarity, the Petra news agency reported.
Mohammed Abu Soufa said that 10,000 food parcels would be distributed to people across the country at a cost of 250,000 Jordanian dollars ($353,000).
Jordan announced that Thursday marked the beginning of Ramadan and the first day of fasting, as the crescent moon was not sighted on Tuesday evening.
