KHARTOUM (Reuters) - The new head of Sudan's military council said on Saturday a civilian government would be formed after consultations with the opposition and promised the transition period would last for a maximum of two years.
The main group organizer, the Sudanese Professionals Association (SPA), said in a statement that the council's response was not satisfactory and called for protests to continue.
"There are clear demands and unless they are met, there is no escape but to publicize full rejection (of the council's moves)," the SPA statement said, urging citizens to continue a sit-in outside the Defence Ministry.
"The reason for the changes in Sudan is the pressure from protesters and pressures within the army, and the fear among military commanders of a split in the armed forces."