Is Sudan's military prepared to give up power?
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It's been nearly two months since Sudan's military deposed the long-time leader Omar Al Bashir. Talks on the country's political future have stalled, and people are venting their frustration. Opposition groups want the military to hand over power to a civilian leader, and they are defying warnings to end a sit-in outside the army's headquarters in Khartoum. Meanwhile supporters of the military council held a rival demonstration in the city, saying only the army can bring peace. The United Nations is urging both sides to resume negotiations. So, can they come together to find a solution? Presenter: Kamahl Santamaria Guests: Waleed Madibo - Founder and President of the Sudan Policy Forum. Nawal Osman - Civil Society Activist who has been protesting since the demonstrations began in December. Awol Allo - Senior Lecturer at Keele University in the UK. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #SudanProtest #SudanRevolution
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