Sudan opposition hopeful of deal on new transitional council

Sudan's military leadership and protesters is to hold their first meeting to discuss their demand for civilian rule, the leading protest group said. (AFP)

A negotiator for Sudan’s opposition alliance said on Saturday after talks with the ruling military council that he expected agreement over the formation of a new body to lead the country’s transition.

“Today we have taken positive steps and we expect to reach an agreement satisfactory to all parties,” said Ayman Nimir, a negotiator for the Declaration of Freedom and Change Forces.