A military takeover is under way in Sudan on Monday.  Civilian rule has been dissolved by the military, and the Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has been detained and moved to an undisclosed location after refusing to issue a statement in support of the takeover, said the information ministry, still apparently under the control of Hamdok’s supporters according to Reuters. 

Sudan’s ruling council head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced on Monday a state of emergency across the country and the dissolution of the transitional sovereign council and the government.  

Al-Burhan spoke in a televised statement, saying “A government that consists of independent national calibre will lead the country until the elections, with a fair representation of all the people of Sudan.”Soldiers arrested most of the members of Sudan’s cabinet on Monday while opponents of the takeover took to the streets to show support for civilian rule.  

Gunfire and injuries have been reported.

As events unfold in Sudan Monday, take a look at research from the Center for Systemic Peace showing the history of military takeovers - successful and unsuccessful, in the country.  

Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, who has been detained by the military along with other politicians Monday, took power in 2019 following a coup. Power was transferred from the Transitional Military Council to the Sovereignty Council of Sudan, the Sovereignty Council appointed Hamdok as prime minister for a transitional period leading up to the next general election, which was scheduled for late 2022.

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