Coup In Sudan. After 30 Years Omar al-Bashir Has Been Overthrown

Daily Mail/Agencies: Sudan 'coup' as military force President Omar al-Bashir to step down following huge protests against his 30-year rule

* Omar al-Bashir, who has ruled Sudan since a coup in 1989, resigned Thursday
* Military placed him under house arrest and then raided offices of his party
* Soldiers also took control of state TV and teased an 'important statement'
* Comes after months of protests which has seen at least 22 activists killed

Sudan's ruler Omar al-Bashir has stepped down after 30 years in power following a military coup in the capital Khartoum.

Talks are now underway to form a transitional military council to run the country, government sources said.

Al-Bashir is said to be under house arrest and surrounded by a 'heavy guard'.

It came after soldiers seized control of TV networks and said an 'important statement' would be made soon, telling people to 'wait for it'.

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WNU Editor: The protests were growing, and the army has no appetite to fire on the protesters. After 30 years of rule, I say good riddance.

More News On this Morning Coup In Sudan

Africa Live: Armed forces take power in Sudan -- BBC
Omar al-Bashir: Sudan military says it has ousted ruler after protests -- BBC
Sudan’s military removes, arrests President al-Bashir -- AP
Sudan's Bashir ousted by military and placed under arrest -- Reuters
Sudan's army removes President Bashir after 30 years in power -- The Guardian
Sudan's defense minister says Bashir detained, military council to head transition -- Reuters
Sudan's military ousts President Omar al-Bashir following protests -- DW
Sudan's military removes President Omar al-Bashir -- Al Jazeera
Sudanese president removed from power in apparent military coup -- UPI
Sudanese army has surrounded the residence of President Omar al-Bashir -- France 24
Sudan's Defence Chief Announces Creation of Military Council to Rule for 2 Years -- Sputnik
Sudan's army to make statement as anti-Bashir protesters celebrate -- The Guardian
Sudan's main protest group calls for demonstrations to continue: source -- Reuters
Sudan's security service announces release of political prisoners -- Reuters
Timeline: Four months of mounting protests in Sudan -- France 24