Following Mr al-Bashir's statement a presenter read out three presidential decrees. In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate. Inviting voters to elect the new National Assembly at a time to be specified by the general elections authority. This announcement is effective for three months. All governors are to continue performing their duties.
Provincial councils are to continue to perform their duties.
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