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<p>The British Government condemns the arrest and detention of Yasir Arman by the
Sudanese security forces. We are aware that Yasir Arman has been deported to South
Sudan. We call for his immediate release and for the legitimate demands of Sudanese
people to be respected. 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.</p><p>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 calls on members of the Transitional Military Council both
in public and directly the steps that needed to be taken to improve the situation
in Sudan, including the release of all political detainees. We also engage regularly
with civil society groups on the issue of detainee treatment.</p>
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