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State TV footage shows Ibn Auf and deputy in military garb at swearing in

Sudanese State TV released footage of the swearing in of Defence Minister Awad Ahmad Ibn Auf as head of the Military Transitional Council and his deputy Kamal Abdul-Marouf Al-Mah.

Both were dressed in a military outfit. A third unidentified person in non-military garb was also present.

Ibn Auf will lead Sudan for a two-year transitional period.

Awad Mohamed Ahmed Ibn Auf and his deputy are sworn in to lead Military Transitional Council (screengrab)
Awad Mohamed Ahmed Ibn Auf and his deputy are sworn in to lead Military Transitional Council (screengrab)