Thousands celebrate as Sudan signs power-sharing agreement

Flags adorn buildings as people line the streets to celebrate historic moment

Sudanese civilians from other provinces ride on the train to join in the celebrations of the signing of the Sudan's power sharing deal, that paves the way for a transitional government, and eventually elections, following the overthrow of long-time leader Omar al-Bashir in Khartoum, Sudan. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah

President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit addresses the audience during the ceremony for the signing of the power sharing agreement between Sudan's military council and the opposition, in Khartoum, Sudan, 17 August 2019. EPA/MORWAN ALI EPA-EFE/MORWAN ALI

Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abi Ahmed waves at the audience after a speech during the ceremony for the signing of the power sharing agreement between Sudan's military council and the opposition, in Khartoum, Sudan. EPA/MORWAN ALI EPA-EFE/MORWAN ALI

Sudanese civilians wave their national flags as they ride on the train to join in the celebrations of the signing of the Sudan's power sharing deal. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah

Sudanese civilians ride on the train to join in the celebrations of the signing of the Sudan's power sharing deal. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah

Flags are waved as people celebrate after the signature of the power sharing agreement. EPA/MORWAN ALI

Thousands of Sudanese people celebrate after the signature of the power sharing agreement. EPA/MORWAN ALI

Sudanese people celebrate after the signature of the power sharing agreement between the opposition and the military in Khartoum, Sudan. EPA/MORWAN ALI

Sudanese people gather on a bus as they celebrate. EPA/MORWAN ALI

A Sudanese woman waves their national flag and flashes a victory sign during celebrations of the signing of the Sudan's power sharing deal. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah

Sudanese civilians wave their national flags during celebrations of the signing of the Sudan's power sharing deal,. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah

Thousands of people waved flags to celebrate the Sudan signing a power-sharing agreement on Saturday.

People sat on top of trains, buses and buildings to mark the historic day.

The three-hour ceremony took place at Khartoum’s Chinese-built Friendship Hall.

Representatives of the country’s protest movement that led the uprising against longtime dictator Omar Al Bashir from power four months ago formally inked the deal with the military generals who have governed since April.