Cash hoard found at Sudan ex-leader home

A large hoard of cash has been found at the home of former Sudanese president, Omar al-Bashir, and he is now being investigated for money laundering.

Iran Press/Africa: Security services found euros, dollars and Sudanese pounds totaling more than $130m (£100m) and  Sudan's ex-leader Omar al-Bashir is now under investigation for money laundering, prosecutors say.

According to a Reuters report, the former Sudanese leader was placed under house arrest after months of protests led to his removal.

A source in Sudan's judiciary told Reuters news agency that suitcases loaded with more than $351,000, €6m ($6.7m; £5.2m) and five billion Sudanese pounds ($105m) were found at Bashir's home.

The source also confirmed Bashir was under investigation, telling Reuters prosecutors would 'question the former president in Kobar high-security prison'.

The money, which Radio Dabanga says was shown to reporters, was stuffed in bags designed to contain 50kg of grain.

On Saturday, Sudan's attorney general said a new committee would be set up to oversee anti-corruption investigations.

The Sudanese military toppled Bashir on 11 April but demonstrators, led by the Sudanese Professionals Association, have vowed to stay on the streets until there is a move to civilian rule.

Bashir, who ruled Sudan for almost 30 years, is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes in the country's western Darfur region.

What's the latest with the protesters?

Demonstrators remain camped out at military headquarters in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum.

Huge crowds braved scorching heat and fatigue for a 14th day on Friday, demanding that the military council hand over the reins of power to a civilian authority.

Plans to unveil a civilian body to replace the military council will be announced on Sunday, the SPA said in a statement.

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