AU urges transfer of power in Sudan

Sudan's military rulers face pressure from demonstrators and Western governments to hand power to a new civilian government.

The military took the power last weekend after ousting former president Omar al-Bashir following months of civilian protests against his 30-year-old rule.

In a telephone call to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Germany will support the Sudanese people's demand for a civilian administration, according to Xinhua News Agency. Sisi said Egypt was closely following developments in Sudan and backs the choice of the people.