SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Multiple sources - Sudanese opposition decries army's suspension of talks, sees growing anger

16/5/19: Multiple sources – Sudanese opposition decries army’s suspension of talks, sees growing anger

• Reuters, by Nadine Awadalla

• AP, by Bassam Hatoum and Noha Elhennawy

 Sudan’s opposition alliance said on Thursday the ruling military council’s 72-hour suspension of talks with protesters was a “regrettable” setback to efforts to forge a new democratic era following the overthrow of veteran leader Omar al-Bashir.

 Describing protesters as “increasingly angry”, the alliance issued its condemnation after some of the worst violence in weeks in central Khartoum.

 The suspension dashed hopes of a speedy final deal between the military and the protesters that could resolve a standoff underway since the military ousted and arrested al-Bashir amid months-long protests against his 30-year rule.

 The negotiations were suspended just hours after both the military council and the protesters announced on Wednesday they had made significant progress in their talks.