Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, left, announced on Saturday the resignation of First Vice President Ali Osman Taha, right. (Al Arabiya)
Bashir announces Sudan vice president resignation
Ali Osman Taha had said in November that there would be a Cabinet reshuffle
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir announced on Saturday the resignation of First Vice President Ali Osman Taha, state media reported, according to Al Arabiya correspondent.
“[Osman Taha] resigned to make space for the youth and there are no disputes between us,” Bashir said during a public appearance.
Taha had announced in November that there would be a Cabinet reshuffle in an apparent way to appease protesters who took the streets in large numbers against a government decision to hike fuel prices.
More than 50 people were reportedly killed in the worst unrest against the 24-year rule of President Bashir.
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