Following anti-government demonstrations that have rocked his country in the last months, Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir is said to have stepped down. Bashir would be the second leader in the region to quit amid nationwide protests this month, following Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's resignation.
Earlier on this morning, there were reports of military vehicles surrounding the presidential palace as well as the TV building.
"The armed forces will present an important statement shortly. Be ready for it," the announcement on state television read, without giving further details.
As people waited for further word, state television and radio played patriotic music, reminding older Sudanese of how military takeovers unfolded during previous episodes of civil unrest.
The crisis has escalated since the weekend when thousands of demonstrators began camping out outside the Defense Ministry compound in central Khartoum, where Bashir's residence is located.
Clashes erupted on Tuesday between soldiers trying to protect the protesters and intelligence and security personnel trying to disperse them. At least 11 people died in the clashes, including six members of the armed forces, the information minister said citing a police report.
Since Dec. 19, Sudan has been rocked by persistent protests sparked by the government's attempt to raise the price of bread, and an economic crisis that has led to fuel and cash shortages.
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