Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States have urged the restoration of the civilian government in Sudan following last week's coup.
In a joint statement the four countries said, "We call for the full and immediate restoration of its civilian-led transitional government and its institutions. We encourage the release of all those detained in connection with recent events and the lifting of the state of emergency. Violence has no place in the new Sudan, on this point we encourage an effective dialogue between all parties, and we urge all to ensure that the peace and security for the people of Sudan is a top priority."
Notably absent from the joint statement is neighboring Egypt, whose position has been the focus of anger for some of the pro-democracy protesters who have taken to the streets to denounce the power grab.
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