In Sudan, protests erupted against a military coup that saw the detention of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and other officials, leading to a declaration of a state of emergency and the dissolution of the government. The coup has been met with widespread international condemnation, with the UN demanding Hamdok's release and the Security Council set to discuss the crisis. The United States has strongly condemned the military's actions and suspended $700 million in aid. Clashes in Khartoum resulted in at least four deaths and numerous injuries as security forces reportedly used live ammunition against demonstrators. The coup threatens the transition to civilian rule following the overthrow of Omar al-Bashir in April 2019. The international community, including the EU, African Union, and Arab League, has expressed concern over the coup, which is seen as a betrayal of the Sudanese people's aspirations for democracy.