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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. 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. Our Ambassador in Khartoum
made clear to the Deputy Head of the Transitional Military Committee, on 15 April,
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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