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<p>We have consistently made clear to the Government of Sudan our expectation that
all detainees will be treated in accordance with international standards and afforded
their full legal rights guaranteed in Sudanese law. We have seen no evidence of systemic
mistreatment among the general prison population. Following the recent protests we
have seen credible evidence of mistreatment of detainees in facilities operated by
the National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS). We strongly urge the Government
of Sudan to implement the recommendations of the National Dialogue that relate to
the powers of the security services to arrest and detain individuals. Most recently,
senior UK officials in Khartoum raised the issue with the Government of Sudan's Europe
Director on 13 February. When I met with the Sudanese Foreign Minister on 22 January
I conveyed our concern about the Sudan Government's response to protests and emphasised
the importance of rule of law and human rights.</p><p> </p>
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