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<p>The British Government condemns the arrest and detention of Yasir Arman by the
Sudanese security forces. 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.</p><p>The UK continues to engage with a range of opposition, members of
the protest movement as well as the Transitional Military Council (TMC). The UK, alongside
Troika partners Norway and the US, has called for all sides to engage in an inclusive
dialogue that leads to a swift, orderly and peaceful transition to civilian rule.
On 4 June in a joint Troika statement, we condemned the recent violent attacks by
Sudanese security forces against peaceful protestors in Sudan which left many civilians
dead or injured. We also expressed serious concern over TMC's announcement that it
would cease negotiations and called for an agreed transfer of power to a civilian-led
government.</p><p>On 6 June, the Minister for Africa summoned the Sudanese Ambassador
to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to express our grave concerns at the use of
violence against civilians by the Sudanese authorities. The UK has called for the
human rights of all Sudanese people to be respected, and for the resumption of the
political process leading to an agreed peaceful transfer of power to a civilian-led
government, as demanded by the Sudanese people. We will continue to engage with all
sides to support a settlement that works for all Sudanese people.</p>
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