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In pictures: Sudan in transition

Updated 7:22 AM EDT, Mon August 19, 2019
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Sudanese civilians atop a train join in celebrations over the signing of a deal that paves the way for a transitional government in Khartoum, Sudan, on Saturday, August 17.
In pictures: Sudan in transition
Sudanese civilians atop a train join in celebrations over the signing of a deal that paves the way for a transitional government in Khartoum, Sudan, on Saturday, August 17.
Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/Reuters

Updated 1122 GMT (1922 HKT) August 19, 2019

Members of Sudan's military leadership and the country's pro-democracy movement have signed a power-sharing agreement in the country's capital Khartoum, following months of protests that toppled dictator Omar al-Bashir.

Earlier efforts between the military leadership and opposition groups to reach an agreement collapsed after security forces broke up a protest camp outside Khartoum's military headquarters on June 3. More than 100 protesters were killed in the crackdown.

Bashir's 30-year rule over the northeastern African country ended when he was ousted and arrested in an April military coup. Protests began in late 2018 over the rising cost of living, and they escalated into a push for Bashir's removal from office, with mass rallies and sit-ins outside the presidential compound and army headquarters.

The military, which dissolved the government, initially said it would remain in power for up to two years, despite large street protests against its rule. Protesters vowed to remain in the streets until a return to civilian government was guaranteed.

Sudanese protest leader Ahmad Rabie, center right, flashes the victory gesture alongside Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the chief of Sudan's ruling Transitional Military Council, center left, during a ceremony where they signed a constitutional declaration.
Sudanese protest leader Ahmad Rabie, center right, flashes the victory gesture alongside Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the chief of Sudan's ruling Transitional Military Council, center left, during a ceremony where they signed a constitutional declaration.
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Sudanese men embrace outside the Friendship Hall in Khartoum where generals and protest leaders signed a historic transitional constitution, paving the way for civilian rule in Sudan.
Sudanese men embrace outside the Friendship Hall in Khartoum where generals and protest leaders signed a historic transitional constitution, paving the way for civilian rule in Sudan.
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Sudanese protesters celebrate in the streets of the capital, Khartoum, after ruling generals and protest leaders announced they have reached an agreement on a new governing body Friday.
Sudanese protesters celebrate in the streets of the capital, Khartoum, after ruling generals and protest leaders announced they have reached an agreement on a new governing body Friday.
Ashraf Shazly/AFP/Getty Images
African Union envoy to Sudan Mohamed al-Hacen Lebatt, second from left, shakes hands with an army general following a press conference announcing an agreement was reached. Under the terms, the military council will be in charge of the country's leadership for the first 21 months. A civilian administration will rule the council during the following 18 months.
African Union envoy to Sudan Mohamed al-Hacen Lebatt, second from left, shakes hands with an army general following a press conference announcing an agreement was reached. Under the terms, the military council will be in charge of the country's leadership for the first 21 months. A civilian administration will rule the council during the following 18 months.
Ebrahim Hamid/AFP/Getty Images
Relatives of three Sudanese men who were found dead with bullet wounds mourn near their bodies in the city of Omdurman on July 1.
Relatives of three Sudanese men who were found dead with bullet wounds mourn near their bodies in the city of Omdurman on July 1.
Umit Bektas/Reuters
Protesters run from a police van that drove through a crowd on June 30 in Khartoum. The protesters faced off with armed forces on a main road leading to the airport.
Protesters run from a police van that drove through a crowd on June 30 in Khartoum. The protesters faced off with armed forces on a main road leading to the airport.
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A protester reacts to tear gas on June 30.
A protester reacts to tear gas on June 30.
David Degner/Getty Images
Sudanese protesters march in a mass demonstration against the country's ruling generals in the capital's twin city of Omdurman on June 30.
Sudanese protesters march in a mass demonstration against the country's ruling generals in the capital's twin city of Omdurman on June 30.
Ahmed Mustafa/AFP/Getty Images
Tear gas fumes are seen amid a demonstration in Khartoum on June 30.
Tear gas fumes are seen amid a demonstration in Khartoum on June 30.
Ebrahim Hamid/AFP/Getty Images
People chant slogans as a young man recites a poem, illuminated by mobile phones on June 19.
People chant slogans as a young man recites a poem, illuminated by mobile phones on June 19.
Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, deputy head of Sudan's ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC) and commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitaries, center right, waves a baton as he rides through supporters in Qarri, north of Khartoum, on June 15.
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, deputy head of Sudan's ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC) and commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitaries, center right, waves a baton as he rides through supporters in Qarri, north of Khartoum, on June 15.
Ashraf Shazly/AFP/Getty Images
Sudan's Transitional Military Council spokesman Shams-Eddin Kabashi, right, speaks during a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Khartoum on June 13. Sudan's ruling military council admitted that it had ordered the dispersal of a Khartoum sit-in, which left more than 100 dead.
Sudan's Transitional Military Council spokesman Shams-Eddin Kabashi, right, speaks during a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Khartoum on June 13. Sudan's ruling military council admitted that it had ordered the dispersal of a Khartoum sit-in, which left more than 100 dead.
Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images
Protesters block a street with bricks and burning tires as military forces attempt to disperse a sit-in outside the army headquarters in Khartoum, Sudan, on Monday, June 3. More than <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2019/06/05/africa/sudan-death-toll-intl/index.html" target="_blank">100 protesters were killed</a> when the military opened fire to break up the sit-in, according to a local doctors' union.
Protesters block a street with bricks and burning tires as military forces attempt to disperse a sit-in outside the army headquarters in Khartoum, Sudan, on Monday, June 3. More than 100 protesters were killed when the military opened fire to break up the sit-in, according to a local doctors' union.
Ashraf Shazly/AFP/Getty Images
Sudanese forces are deployed around Khartoum's army headquarters on June 3.
Sudanese forces are deployed around Khartoum's army headquarters on June 3.
Ashraf Shazly/AFP/Getty Images
Protesters gather for a sit-in outside the military headquarters in Khartoum on May 19.
Protesters gather for a sit-in outside the military headquarters in Khartoum on May 19.
Mohamed El-Shahed/AFP/Getty Images
Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, the deputy head of the military council that assumed power in Sudan, prays during a Ramadan event in Khartoum on May 18.
Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, the deputy head of the military council that assumed power in Sudan, prays during a Ramadan event in Khartoum on May 18.
AP Photo
Sudanese army soldiers gather as people rally in front of the Presidential Palace in downtown Khartoum on May 18.
Sudanese army soldiers gather as people rally in front of the Presidential Palace in downtown Khartoum on May 18.
Mohamed El-Shahed/AFP/Getty Images
Protesters wave national flags at a sit-in outside the military headquarters in Khartoum on May 2.
Protesters wave national flags at a sit-in outside the military headquarters in Khartoum on May 2.
Salih Basheer/AP
Demonstrators attend Friday prayers outside the army headquarters on April 19.
Demonstrators attend Friday prayers outside the army headquarters on April 19.
Ozan Kose/AFP/Getty Images
Protesters shout slogans as they carry a soldier flashing the victory sign outside the army headquarters on April 18.
Protesters shout slogans as they carry a soldier flashing the victory sign outside the army headquarters on April 18.
Ozan Kose/AFP/Getty Images
Protesters participate in a sit-in in Khartoum on April 17.
Protesters participate in a sit-in in Khartoum on April 17.
Salih Basheer/AP
Demonstrators rally near the military headquarters in Khartoum on April 15.
Demonstrators rally near the military headquarters in Khartoum on April 15.
Salih Basheer/AP
Lt. Gen. Omar Zain al-Abdin, head of the Sudanese military council's political committee, addresses journalists in Khartoum on April 12, one day after Bashir was ousted.
Lt. Gen. Omar Zain al-Abdin, head of the Sudanese military council's political committee, addresses journalists in Khartoum on April 12, one day after Bashir was ousted.
ASHRAF SHAZLY/AFP/Getty Images
Demonstrators cheer on April 11,  after an announcement that Bashir had been detained "in a safe place."
Demonstrators cheer on April 11, after an announcement that Bashir had been detained "in a safe place."
Stringer/Reuters
A protester kisses a soldier on the head during a rally in Khartoum on April 11.
A protester kisses a soldier on the head during a rally in Khartoum on April 11.
AFP/Getty Images
Protesters cheer outside the Defense Ministry in Khartoum on April 11. They were demanding that Bashir step down.
Protesters cheer outside the Defense Ministry in Khartoum on April 11. They were demanding that Bashir step down.
Stringer/Reuters
Sudan's defense minister goes on television April 11 to say Bashir's government has been dissolved.
Sudan's defense minister goes on television April 11 to say Bashir's government has been dissolved.
Sudan state TV
Demonstrators stand on a military vehicle April 11 as they cheer and flash the sign of victory.
Demonstrators stand on a military vehicle April 11 as they cheer and flash the sign of victory.
AFP/Getty Images
A billboard in Khartoum bears an image of Alaa Salah, a Sudanese woman who became the face of anti-government demonstrations.
A billboard in Khartoum bears an image of Alaa Salah, a Sudanese woman who became the face of anti-government demonstrations.
AFP/Getty Images
Demonstrators block the vehicle of a military officer on April 11.
Demonstrators block the vehicle of a military officer on April 11.
Reuters
Demonstrators chant slogans as they gather in a street in central Khartoum.
Demonstrators chant slogans as they gather in a street in central Khartoum.
Ahmed Mustafa/AFP/Getty Images
Salah, the woman <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/10/middleeast/sudan-woman-iconic-photo-revolution-intl/index.html" target="_blank">propelled to internet fame</a> after clips of her leading protest chants went viral, addresses protesters on April 10.
Salah, the woman propelled to internet fame after clips of her leading protest chants went viral, addresses protesters on April 10.
AFP/Getty Images
Sudanese soldiers transport a body near the military headquarters on Tuesday, April 9. The Central Committee of Sudan Doctors said 22 people, including five soldiers, had been killed in mass protests.
Sudanese soldiers transport a body near the military headquarters on Tuesday, April 9. The Central Committee of Sudan Doctors said 22 people, including five soldiers, had been killed in mass protests.
AFP/Getty Images
A person writes "Down with Bashir" during an April 9 demonstration in Khartoum.
A person writes "Down with Bashir" during an April 9 demonstration in Khartoum.
Stringer/EPA-EFE/REX
People protest on April 8, in front of the military headquarters in Khartoum.
People protest on April 8, in front of the military headquarters in Khartoum.
STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images
A protester shows bullet cartridges during an April 8 demonstration.
A protester shows bullet cartridges during an April 8 demonstration.
STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images
Protesters sit atop a military vehicle as soldiers stand nearby on April 7.
Protesters sit atop a military vehicle as soldiers stand nearby on April 7.
AFP/Getty Images
Protesters run for cover on April 6, as tear-gas canisters are fired by police.
Protesters run for cover on April 6, as tear-gas canisters are fired by police.
AFP/Getty Images
A protester retreats from tear gas during an anti-government demonstration on February 24.
A protester retreats from tear gas during an anti-government demonstration on February 24.
STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images
A protester carries a Bashir portrait on February 8. It reads, "Down and that is all."
A protester carries a Bashir portrait on February 8. It reads, "Down and that is all."
AFP/Getty Images
People take part in an anti-government demonstration in Omdurman, Sudan, on January 29.
People take part in an anti-government demonstration in Omdurman, Sudan, on January 29.
AFP/Getty Images
A protester is seen in the midst of tear gas during clashes with security forces in Khartoum in December 2018.
A protester is seen in the midst of tear gas during clashes with security forces in Khartoum in December 2018.
AP
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