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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The African Union and the United Nations say they are supporting a civilian-led transitional government in Sudan following last month's overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir.
AU Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat told reporters after meeting Monday with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres there is no question of sustaining the military council that assumed power after al-Bashir's ouster, saying "it is not acceptable."
But he said military members could be part of a civilian government.
Protesters have called for a swift transition to civilian rule, and the AU initially gave the military 15 days to hand over power but extended the deadline to 60 days. Mahamat said talks are underway.
The U.N.-AU communique welcomes and supports "AU-led efforts to facilitate a consensual and civilian-led transition, in close coordination with the U.N."
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