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Sudan's military council and opposition wrangle over transition

Sudanese protesters erect their own road block to search fellow demonstrators outside the army complex in the capital Khartoum on Sunday. [AFP]

Sudan’s ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC) and opposition forces appeared on a collision course on Monday amid deepening differences over demands for civilian rule more than 10 days after the ouster of President Omar al-Bashir.

The TMC warned on Monday against people blocking roads and limiting the movement of citizens, signaling a possible move against thousands of protesters who are camping outside the Defence Ministry and blocking some roads outside the compound in downtown Khartoum.

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