SUDAN NEWS ALERT: AP - Opposition leader: Ethiopia, AU join forces in Sudan efforts

26/6/19: AP - Opposition leader: Ethiopia, AU join forces in Sudan efforts, by Hussein Malla and Samy Magdy

 AP reports that “leading opposition figure” Sadiq Al Mahdi of the Umma Party, said the African Union and Ethiopia will present a new and joint proposal for a solution to the crisis in Sudan, as they renew efforts to bring the ruling generals and protest leaders back to the negotiating table.

 The joint proposal would tackle the main points behind the current impasse, he said. These include the setup of a temporary legislative body. The Declaration of Freedom and Change has asked for a majority of seats.

 “Some have complained that the 67 percent (of seats) for the DFC means excluding us,” al-Mahdi said. “The mediation will review the shares.”

 Al-Mahdi also criticized the protesters over calls for mass demonstrations next week to pressure the military council to hand over power.