Russia recognizes military authority in Sudan: diplomat

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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov

Russian state news agency says Moscow is in touch with representatives of ruling military council in Sudan

Russia recognizes the ruling military council in Sudan, a senior diplomat said Tuesday.

In response to a question on Sudan, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said Moscow recognizes and is in touch with representatives of the Military Transitional Council (MTC), state-run news agency TASS reported.

Last Thursday, the Sudanese army announced the ouster of Omar al-Bashir, who had ruled Sudan since 1989, following months of popular protests against his rule.

It also announced the establishment of a military council to run the nation’s affairs for a two-year “transitional period”.

On Saturday, MTC chief Lieutenant-General Abdel-Fattah Burhan pledged to carry out wide-ranging political and economic reforms.

In a televised address, Burhan said that the two-year transitional period would conclude with “free and fair” presidential elections.

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