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<p>The UK condemns the recent violence in Sudan which resulted in the killing and
injuring of many peaceful civilian protestors. We made this clear in the E8 statement
issued following the Sudan briefing at the UN Security Council and alongside Troika
partners (US, Norway and UK) in our statement of 4 June. The following day I summoned
the Sudanese Ambassador to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to set out the grave
concerns of the United Kingdom at the use of violence by the Sudanese authorities
against civilians this week.</p><p>We have stressed to the Sudanese authorities the
need for an agreed transfer of power to a civilian-led government, followed by a process
of reform leading to eventual free and fair elections, as demanded by the people of
Sudan. The UK has consistently called for a transition to a political system that
is inclusive, supported by a sound constitutional basis that is respectful of human
rights and the rule of law and that ensures accountability for crimes committed. Our
Ambassador to Khartoum has met with the Transitional Military Council , opposition
members and protestors and continues to deliver these messages.</p>
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