Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has been transferred to a military-run hospital in Khartoum for medical treatment, according to his lawyer.

The 82-year-old former leader was moved to the hospital following health complications and is receiving treatment while remaining under custody. His legal team says he requires additional medical care and examinations that may not be available in Sudan.

Bashir’s family has separately appealed for permission for him to travel abroad for treatment, saying his medical condition has deteriorated and that the need for specialised care outside Sudan is urgent. The family said it had not received official confirmation that permission for overseas treatment had been gran

Bashir was removed from power in April 2019 after months of mass protests that ended his nearly three-decade rule. He was subsequently detained and faced several legal cases, including proceedings over the 1989 military coup that brought him to power.

He was also convicted in Sudan on corruption and illicit-financing charges. In addition, the International Criminal Court has sought his arrest over allegations relating to atrocities committed in Darfur.

Bashir’s latest hospitalization comes as Sudan continues to face a devastating war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023. His legal and medical situation remains closely linked to the country’s wider political and security crisis.

For now, Bashir remains under custody while receiving treatment in Khartoum, with his lawyers and family continuing to seek permission for possible medical treatment abroad.