Bashir declares state of emergency in Sudan
KHARTOUM, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Friday declared a state of emergency in Sudan for one year in the wake of popular protests in the country.
"I declare the state of emergency all over Sudan for one year," said Bashir in a speech to the Sudanese people from the Republican Palace.
He also said to delay the procedures on a constitutional amendment that was supposed to allow him to run for a new term.
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