Sudan military on Wednesday, 24th July 2019 announced that it had arrested a top military General and several other officers in connection of the foiled coup attempt announced earlier this month.
According to a statement from Sudan’s military, among those arrested include General Hashim Abdel Mottalib, the head of Joint Chiefs of Staff, and several other officers from the National Intelligence and Security Service.
Also, leaders from Islamic movements and the National Congress Party of ousted leader Omar al-Bashir were arrested, the military statement also added.
Sudan military on 11th July 2019, announced that it had foiled a coup attempt without giving much details on when it took place.
The military at that time also announced it had arrested 12 officers, including five who were retired and that security forces were looking for the mastermind.
On Wednesday, the military said those arrested over the attempted coup were being questioned and would face trial.
General Mohamed Othman al-Hussein, the new head of Joint Chiefs of Staff, also announced the details of the arrests on state television.
