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Sudan army rulers want to retain Sharia as legal guide

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AFP Khartoum
Last Updated : May 08 2019 | 5:45 AM IST

Sudan's army rulers Tuesday said Islamic law should remain as the guiding principle in a new civilian structure, after protest leaders handed in their proposals on changes they want enforced but kept silent on Sharia.

The 10-member military council was handed proposals last week for the new civilian structures protest leaders want.

The military council told reporters that the generals overall agreed to the proposals but they had "many reservations."
"The declaration failed to mention the sources of legislation, and the Islamic sharia law and tradition should be the source of legislation,"

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First Published: May 08 2019 | 5:45 AM IST

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