US urges Sudan army to bring civilians into government

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AFP Washington
Last Updated : Apr 12 2019 | 1:05 AM IST

The United States on Thursday urged Sudan's army to bring civilians into government after ousting veteran leader Omar al-Bashir, saying an announced two-year timeline was too long.

"The United States continues to call on transitional authorities to exercise restraint and to allow space for civilian anticipation within the government," State Department spokesman Robert Palladino told reporters, adding: "They should be allowed to do so sooner than two years from now.

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First Published: Apr 12 2019 | 1:05 AM IST

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