SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Multiple sources - Sudan’s new PM launches probe into protesters’ deaths

22/9/19: Multiple sources - Sudan’s new PM launches probe into protesters’ deaths

•  AP

• AFP

 Abdalla Hamdok has launched an independent investigation into the June 3 massacre, despite the military insistence on a Sudanese-led probe.

 Hamdok said the probe will be led by seven-member committee that includes a top judge, an independent figure and two attorneys. The justice, defense and interior ministries will also be represented on the committee.

 The probe, which should conclude its work within six months, could seek support from the African Union if needed, said Hamdok.

 By contrast, Sudan’s news agency said the committee will present its report within three months

 The Sudanese investigation into the massacre in July concluded that the ruling generals did not order the massacre, blaming rogue Rapid Support Forces militias.