Sudan’s envoys to the US, EU and France fired

Sudanese youths confront security forces amidst tear gas fired by them to disperse protesters in Khartoum, on October 27. Pic/AFP

Sudan's strongman fired at least six ambassadors, including the envoys to the US, the European Union and France, after they condemned the military's takeover of the country, a military official said on Thursday.

The diplomats pledged their support for the now-deposed government of Prime Minister Abddalla Hamdok. Also fired by Gen Abdel-Fattah Buran late on Wednesday were the Sudanese ambassadors to Qatar, China and the UN mission in Geneva, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to brief media.

The state-run Sudan TV also reported the dismissals. The ambassadors were fired three days after Burhan dissolved the transitional government and detained the PM, many government officials and political leaders in a coup.

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