The United States on Monday suspended 700 million U.S. dollars in economic aid to Sudan after the country’s military forces arrested civilian leaders and officials.
“The United States strongly condemns the actions of the Sudanese military forces,” State Department said in a press statement on Monday. “The arrest of Prime Minister Hamdok and other civilian leaders is unacceptable.”
“The military forces must ensure their safety and release them immediately, “the State Department said.
“In light of these developments, the United States is immediately pausing the delivery of $700 million in emergency Economic Support Funds to Sudan, which were intended to support the country’s democratic transition, while we evaluate next steps, “ the statement added.
Security officials should immediately cease the use of violence against peaceful protesters, said in the statement.
The State Department also urged the restoration of Internet services.
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Earlier on Monday, the head of Sudan’s ruling military council, General Fattah al-Burhan Chairman declared a state of emergency across Sudan and dissolved the transitional sovereign council and the government.
The decision was made hours after Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, members of the Transitional Sovereignty Council’s civilian component and several ministers were arrested by joint military forces.
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