Sudan to Free All Political Prisoners

After the signing of recent agreements with South Sudan, Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir has said that he will release all political detainees from his country. In a speech to open a new session of parliament, Al-Bashir said: “Today we announce a decision to free all the political prisoners and renew our commitment to all political powers about dialogue.” Al-Bashir, in power since 1989, did not say when and how many prisoners would be released. “We confirm we will continue our communication with all political and social powers without excluding anyone, including those who are armed, for a national dialogue which…