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JEDDAH: Military chiefs and protest leaders in Sudan signed a final power-sharing agreement in Khartoum on Saturday that paves the way for elections and a civilian government.

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, who is known as Hemedti, deputy head of the transitional military council, and opposition alliance representative Ahmad Al-Rabie were the main signatories.

Crowds gathered outside the Friendship Hall convention center where the signing ceremony took place, singing, waving flags and flashing peace signs in celebration.

The ceremony was witnessed by African Union and Ethiopian mediators, who helped broker the deal, and observers from 抖阴短视频, Egypt and the UAE.

The agreement was 鈥渢he first building block that will contribute to establishing a state with a strong economy and security,鈥� said Adel Al-Jubeir, the minister of state for foreign affairs, who represented the Kingdom. 

鈥湺兑醵淌悠� has supported, and still supports, all that guarantees Sudan鈥檚 security,鈥� Al-Jubeir said. 鈥淭he stability of Sudan is an important part of the region鈥檚 stability, and it contributes to international peace and security.鈥�

The agreement establishes a sovereign council consisting of five members selected by the military, five chosen by the opposition coalition, and one agreed upon by both sides. The military will be represented by military council chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, his deputy Hemedti, Lt. Gen. Yasser Al-Atta and two others to be announced later.

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PHOTOS: Sudanese take to the streets to celebrate transition to civilian rule

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Military chiefs have ruled Sudan since April, when they deposed Omar Bashir after 30 years as president following months of protests against his rule. Hemedti commands the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, some of whose members have been accused of involvement in killing protesters.

After the signing ceremony, Sudanese civilians were jubilant. 鈥淭his is the biggest celebration I have ever seen in my country. We have a new Sudan,鈥� said Saba Mohammed, 37, waving a flag.

At Khartoum鈥檚 central market, shoppers and traders said they hoped a civilian government would help put food on the table. 鈥淓verybody is happy now,鈥� said Ali Yusef, 19, a university student who also works in the market. 鈥淲e were under the control of the military for 30 years but today we are leaving this behind us and moving toward civilian rule.鈥�

Vegetable trader Ali Issa Abdel Momen said: 鈥淚鈥檓 72, and for 30 years under Bashir I had nothing to feel good about. Now 鈥� I am starting to breathe.鈥�

The celebrations extended beyond Sudan. In 抖阴短视频, Mostafa Said Mostafa, a Sudanese pilgrim who has just performed Hajj, told Arab News it was 鈥渁 wonderful end to the revolution and struggles of the Sudanese people over nearly a year.鈥�

Another pilgrim, Dhia Ahmed Wada鈥檃, said the day deserved to be celebrated. 鈥淥ur prayers during Hajj have been answered,鈥� he said. 鈥淪udan has exited the dark tunnel toward civilian government.鈥�