Bowing to massive anti-government protests, Sudan’s President Omar Al-Bashir has stepped down and is under house arrest. His resignation after three decades in power has triggered widespread celebrations.
His personal guard has been replaced and is under close watch.
Bashir is accused of war crimes and genocide by the International Criminal Court for his government's actions in Darfur.
Sudan’s defense chief announced the creation of a military council to rule for two years. He said Sudan will undergo a transition period for the next two years and announced dissolution of the government.
The minister of production and economic resources in North Darfur Adel Mahjoub Hussein told the Dubai-based al-Hadath TV that “there are consultations to form a military council to take over power after President Bashir stepped down.”
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People in Sudan hit the streets in protest after the government increased the prices of bread and fuel in December last year.
In February, a year-long emergency was declared in Sudan by President al-Bashir following continued anti-government protests in the African nation.
Bashir also dissolved the federal and state governments, reported Anadolu Agency.
Around 31 people have lost their lives ever since the protests started two months back, according to official figures. The opposition, however, has put the number at 50.
Bashir came to power in a 1989 coup.
Last year, Sudan was the among seven nations that were blacklisted by the United States for "sponsoring terrorism".
