TMC deputy head, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo

Sudan's Transitional Military Council (TMC) sacked the country's prosecutor general, days after charges of corruption were brought against overthrown President Omar al-Bashir.

Iran Press/Africa: The official SUNA news agency reported on Thursday that Abdullah Ahmed would replace Alwaleed Sayed Ahmed as prosecutor general.

Abdullah had recently been appointed prosecutor for Khartoum and was overseeing an investigation into the June 3 bloody military raid on a protest camp in the capital that killed scores of pro-democracy demonstrators.

At least 128 people have been killed since the June 3 crackdown, the majority on the day the sit-in was cleared, according to doctors linked to the protest movement that led to al-Bashir's removal. The health ministry gave a nationwide death toll of 61.

The June 3 raid came after protest leaders and generals failed to reach an agreement over who should head a governing body - a civilian or a member of the military.

Al-Bashir, on Sunday, appeared in front of another prosecutor to face charges of corruption and illegal possession of foreign currency.

Thursday's announcement comes weeks after protesters were violently dispersed on June 3 by men in military uniforms who, according to witnesses, shot and beat demonstrators who had taken part in the weeks-long sit-in outside the military headquarters.

The TMC has steadfastly denied it had ordered the dispersal, but said it had ordered a purge of a nearby area notorious for "criminals" selling drugs.

On Thursday, the TMC deputy head, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, who is widely known as Hemeti said that the mastermind behind the raid had been "identified" but said he would not reveal the identity due to an ongoing investigation.

Protesters say the crackdown was carried out by members of Hemeti's feared paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Hemeti defended his force and reject their participation saying attacker were in fake RSF uniform.

Hundreds of Sudanese demonstrated in state capitals on Thursday, putting pressure on the TMC to cede power to civilians in ongoing tumult since the overthrow of al-Bashir more than two months ago.

On Wednesday, TMC head General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan called on protest leaders to resume talks without any conditions. Protest leaders have expressed readiness to resume talks but on certain conditions. 213/205

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