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<p>I spoke to Sudanese Foreign Minister Dirdiri on 23 January and 13 March to express
the strength of our ongoing concern at the use of violence, the decision to declare
a state of emergency and to urge the government to respect the rights of the Sudanese
people. In addition, I raised our concern regarding the response to protests in Sudan,
including the use of lethal force, with the Sudanese Foreign Minister and emphasised
the importance of respect for the rule of law and for human rights. Most recently
the Sudanese ambassador was summoned to the Foreign Office on 7 March to register
the depth of our ongoing concern at recent declarations which further erode human
rights. We remain deeply concern at the human rights implication of the Government
of Sudan's response to protests. We continue to monitor the situation and consider
the best means to support human rights improvements in Sudan, including through official
engagement, public messaging, and international fora.</p>
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