04-05-2025, 01:36 PM
Interim government appointed following Noorani’s resignation
11 April 5633
An interim government has been appointed in Solentia after long-serving president Khog Noorani fled the country this morning. After almost two decades as president, Noorani surrendered power following nationwide protests in response to corruption, economic mismanagement, and authoritarian rule. In the past three weeks, it is estimated that over a hundred people have died due to violence between protesters and security forces.
In the short time since Noorani left the country, the Supreme Court has ratified the appointment of an interim government led by senior military officer Alam Bukhari. In a public statement, Bukhari pledged to “restore security and order” across the country before the transition to a new government. A state of emergency remains in place nationwide.
In the capital Ghuda, there were scenes of jubilation as the news broke that Noorani had resigned and left the country. Despite the celebrations, it is not yet clear whether the appointment of Bukhari as interim president will be accepted by the Solentian public. As a long-serving military official, he is closely tied to the Noorani’s regime, and there are reservations about his commitment to overseeing political change.
Bukhari has promised to meet with political leaders in the coming days to make arrangements for a transition of power but the process is likely to be controversial. The protest movement that has gripped Solentia for almost a month has no central leadership. Numerous political figures inside and outside the country have sought ownership with limited success.
11 April 5633
An interim government has been appointed in Solentia after long-serving president Khog Noorani fled the country this morning. After almost two decades as president, Noorani surrendered power following nationwide protests in response to corruption, economic mismanagement, and authoritarian rule. In the past three weeks, it is estimated that over a hundred people have died due to violence between protesters and security forces.
In the short time since Noorani left the country, the Supreme Court has ratified the appointment of an interim government led by senior military officer Alam Bukhari. In a public statement, Bukhari pledged to “restore security and order” across the country before the transition to a new government. A state of emergency remains in place nationwide.
In the capital Ghuda, there were scenes of jubilation as the news broke that Noorani had resigned and left the country. Despite the celebrations, it is not yet clear whether the appointment of Bukhari as interim president will be accepted by the Solentian public. As a long-serving military official, he is closely tied to the Noorani’s regime, and there are reservations about his commitment to overseeing political change.
Bukhari has promised to meet with political leaders in the coming days to make arrangements for a transition of power but the process is likely to be controversial. The protest movement that has gripped Solentia for almost a month has no central leadership. Numerous political figures inside and outside the country have sought ownership with limited success.