Washington closely monitoring situation in Sudan
The US is closely monitoring the situation unfolding
in Khartoum and coordinating with its international partners in this regard,
the US Department of State confirmed.
Deputy Spokesperson for the department Robert
Palladino said the US strongly supports a peaceful and democratic Sudan. As
events unfold, the US continues to call on transitional authorities to exercise
restraint and to allow space for civilian participation within the government.
"We commend the people of Sudan for their
resiliency and their commitment to nonviolence as they express their legitimate
demand for inclusive and representative government that respects and protects
human rights," Palladino added.
"We are coordinating with our international
partners as we monitor how best to respond to this evolving situation",
Palladino asserted.
A big focus for the US is the safety and welfare of
its embassy team on the ground as well as private citizens, American citizens
in Sudan, Palladino said.
He added that the Sudanese people should determine
who leads them and their future. The Sudanese people have been clear that they
are demanding a civilian-led transition. They should be allowed to do so sooner
than two years from now.
