America, Britain, and Norway Condemn the Military Coup in Sudan

The governments of the United States, Britain, and Norway condemned the coup in Sudan, expressing deep concern about the situation there. They called on security forces to release those who were detained unlawfully, according to a statement issued by the U.S. Department of State. The Sudanese military seized power from the civilian government on Monday, and a health ministry official said that seven people were killed and 140 were injured in clashes between soldiers and protesters in the streets.