Sudan: UN chief calls for 'positive momentum' as civilian rule talks stall between military and opposition.

The UN Secretary-General has commended the progress made so far between Sudan's military leaders and opposition forces towards agreeing a timetable for a return to civilian rule, following the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir just over a month ago.

On Tuesday, the Transitional Military Council and the Declaration of Freedom and Change Forces, announced they had agreed a three-year transition period, but on Wednesday, the military reportedly announced that talks were being suspended for three days, demanding that protesters remove road blocks from a designated area of the capital Khartoum.

According to news reports, some demonstrators were shot as soldiers tried to clear the barricades, following similar violence on Monday which left at least six dead.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Antonio Guterres urged negotiators on both sides 'to maintain the positive momentum and reach agreement on the remaining details.'

'The Secretary-General is committed to continue working with the African Union in support of this process,' the...