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Sudan's transition deal seen as significant, but doubts remain

Protesters and some observers are skeptical the agreement will end the political crisis in the east African country, but the United States and Gulf states have praised the deal.
Sudan

The Sudanese military and pro-democracy actors came to an agreement on Monday to potentially end the political gridlock in the country following last year's coup. 

Sudan's military leader Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan signed the agreement with the Forces for the Declaration of Freedom and Change, a coalition of pro-democracy groups advocating for a civilian transition.

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