CAIRO, Egypt, June 8 (NNN-MENA) – The Arab League (AL), on Friday, called on Sudan’s parties to avoid any action that may lead to the escalation of tension and deviation from the peaceful path necessary for concluding the country’s political transition process.
“AL’s Secretary General, Ahmed Abul Gheit, is cautiously following up Sudan’s recent developments, especially the deaths of dozens of protesters reported, during the dispersal of Khartoum’s sit-in on Monday,” said Mahmoud Afifi, spokesman of the AL chief.
Abul Gheit offered condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery for the injured, the spokesman added.
He hailed Sudan’s Transitional Military Council’s announcement of running investigations about the sad events.
The AL’s chief called on all parties to exert utmost effort, to bridge the international and regional stands for backing Sudanese parties in their endeavour of fulfilling the aspired democratic transition without any foreign intervention.
He reiterated the commitment of the AL to supporting Sudan in maintaining its security, stability, national unity and transfer of power.
The Sudanese government announced that 61 people were killed across the country, because of the security incidents.
Khartoum has witnessed security incidents near the army’s headquarters, where thousands of Sudanese protesters have been staging a sit-in since April 6.– NNN-MENA
