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<p>The British Government condemns the arrest and detention of Mohamed Esmat, Ismael
Jalab and Mubarak Ardol by the Sudanese security forces. We understand all have now
been released. Violence must not be used, including against opponents. Sudanese people
should not be faced with the threat of arbitrary detention or deportation. We consistently
made clear to the former Government of Sudan our expectation that all detainees should
be treated in accordance with international standards; we continue to call upon the
Sudanese authorities to do so. On 6 June, I summoned the Sudanese Ambassador to the
Foreign and Commonwealth Office to express the grave concerns of the United Kingdom
at the use of violence against civilians by the Sudanese authorities. Our Embassy
in Khartoum continues to publicly and directly call on members of the Transitional
Military Council to take the steps needed to improve the situation in Sudan, including
the release of all political prisoners. We also engage regularly with civil society
groups on the issue of detainee treatment.</p>
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