US, Norway and UK issue joint statement condemning 'violent attacks' in Sudan

The United States, Norway and the United Kingdom have accused Sudan's Transitional Military Council of jeopardising peace and the country's political transition, a day after a violent attack on protesters in Khartoum.

"The people of Sudan deserve an orderly transition, led by civilians, that can establish the conditions for free and fair elections, rather than have rushed elections imposed by the TMC's security forces," the countries said in a joint statement on Tuesday.

#Norway condemns the violent attacks in #Sudan. We support the important role of the @_AfricanUnion. New Troika statement out now by #Norway @StateDept @AsstSecStateAF @foreignoffice @Jeremy_Hunt . @NorwayAU https://t.co/cSeu4s8LNJ
— Norway MFA (@NorwayMFA) June 4, 2019

Echoing the African Union (AU) and rights groups across the world, the three countries called for an "immediate" transfer of power to a civilian-led government.

The US, UK and Norway also raised "serious concern" over the Sudanese military council's decision to stop negotiating with opposition leaders.