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Sudan's prime minister announces his resignation amid political deadlock

Abdalla Hamdok said Sunday that he will step down amid widespread protests condemn a military coup that derailed Sudan's shift to democratic rule. Over 50 protesters have died since the October coup.

CAIRO — Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced his resignation Sunday amid political deadlock and widespread pro-democracy protests following a military coup that derailed the country's fragile transition to democratic rule.

Hamdok called for a dialogue to agree on a "national charter" and to "draw a roadmap" to complete the transition. The October coup had upended Sudan's

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