Sudan military agrees to reinstate PM and release political detainees

Hopes for end to crisis undermined as protests continue despite deal between military and civilian political parties

Sudan's military coup leader has announced the release of the detained civilian prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, and other political prisoners, as the country's pro-democracy movement vowed to continue with protests.

After weeks of lethal turmoil following the country's October coup, the agreement to release Hamdok and set up a new largely technocratic cabinet was mediated by US and UN officials.