Sudan’s Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has issued a decree lifting a state of emergency that he imposed after seizing control in a military coup on October 25, 2021.
The East African nation’s de facto head of state Al-Burhan, also ordered the release of political prisoners.
He said it applies to all areas of Sudan and that he hoped it would further fruitful and meaningful dialogue that would achieve stability for the transitional period.
According to the Sudan Tribune, 125 people were released from custody a few hours later.
The military seized power on Oct. 25, toppling a transitional government composed of civilians and military officials.
The new rulers declared a state of emergency that granted expanded power to security forces.
UN Special Representative for Sudan Volker Perthes called for the state of emergency to be lifted following the recent deaths of two young protesters in Khartoum.
