UAE expresses concern over developments in Sudan

The UAE is following with great concern and deep interest the developments in the brotherly Republic of Sudan.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said: "The UAE hopes that wisdom, voice of reason and constructive dialogue would prevail between all Sudanese parties, in a way that guarantees security and stability of Sudan, helps spare its people the scourge of evil, safeguard its gains and ensure its unity.

"The UAE emphasised the importance of resuming talks among various Sudanese forces to realise the aspirations of the brotherly people of Sudan," said the statement.

It reiterated its firm position in support of Sudan and its people and of all means to achieve its security, stability, prosperity and welfare.

The UAE expressed the hope that Sudan will soon survive the circumstances it is currently passing through.

On Wednesday, protest leaders turned down an offer by the ruling military council for talks and demanded justice for a crackdown that doctors said has left 108 people dead.

Security forces moved in to brutally disperse a protest sit-in on Monday. 

Protesters, led by students and ordinary residents alarmed by the cost of living, have staged months of demonstrations that led to the army sacking veteran leader Omar Al Bashir in April.

The protesters kept up their sit-in, urging a transition to civilian rule, but Sudanese forces this week forcibly dispersed them, prompting strong condemnation by Western nations.