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Parliament to debate curbs on president’s powers

    NAIROBI

    Parliament on Wednesday backed a motion to debate proposals amending the constitution to reduce the powers of President Omar al-Bashir by creating a prime ministerial post answerable to parliament and allowing direct elections of the governors of Sudan’s 26 states. The decision of parliament, which voted that the debate should go ahead despite Bashir’s request that it be postponed, is seen as a victory for Speaker of the Parliament Hassan al-Turabi in his power struggle with the president, AFP news agency reported.

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