Turkey, Qatar express 'concern' over coup in Sudan
The Sudanese military has arrested civilians in the transitional government and seized power.
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Turkey and Qatar both called for de-escalation in Sudan Monday following a coup in the African country.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a press release, “We are deeply concerned with the news regarding the coup attempt in the Sudan,” and called on Sudanese leaders to respect the country’s transition to democracy.