Deposed Sudanese president seen for first time since uprising
Omar al Bashir was seen as he was taken out of prison to be charged with corruption and possession of foreign currency.
Sunday 16 June 2019 23:54, UK
Sudan's ex-president has been seen in public for the first time since he was overthrown by the military.
Omar al Bashir was seen as he was taken from prison to the office of the anti-corruption prosecutor, where he was to make a statement related to charges against him of corruption and possession of foreign currency.
He wore traditional white robes and a turban and was taken in a Toyota Land Cruiser to the office in Khartoum, a witness told Reuters.
According to reports, he was smiling as he walked in and scowling as he left.
The military overthrew and detained Bashir on 11 April after 16 weeks of street protests against his 30-year rule.
He had been held in prison in Khartoum North, across the Blue Nile.
Prosecutor Alaa al Din Abdallah said: "The prosecution accused him of possession of foreign currency, accepting gifts in an unofficial manner."
The prosecutor said Bashir was given the opportunity to respond, but the former leader's lawyers did not comment as they left.