Sudanese President Omar al – Bashir has been removed from power and detained by the army, Defence Minister Awad Ibnouf announced on state television on Thursday.
“ I announce as minister of defence the toppling of the regime and detaining its chief in a secure place, ” Ibnouf said.
Bashir , who ruled with an iron fist since he took power in an Islamist- backed coup in 1989 , has been removed after deadly force failed to end four months of nationwide protests for his ouster .