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Sudan's new military ruler vows to 'uproot' Bashir regime, release political prisoners

Sudanese state TV shows General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the new chief of Sudan's ruling military council, as he addresses the nation.

Sudan's second new military leader in as many days vowed Saturday to 'uproot' deposed president Omar al-Bashir's regime and release protesters, in a bid to placate demonstrators demanding civilian rule.

"I announce the restructuring of state institutions according to the law and pledge to fight corruption and uproot the regime and its symbols," General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said, a day after he was sworn in to head Sudan's new ruling military council.

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