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A coup took place in Sudan, where the military had dissolved civilian rule, arrested political leaders and declared a state of emergency.
The coup leader, Gen Abdel Fattah Burhan, blamed political infighting.
Protests erupted in several cities including the capital Khartoum.
Military and civilian leaders have been at odds since long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was overthrown two years ago.
Army and paramilitary troops were deployed across Khartoum, the city's airport was closed and international flights were suspended. The internet was also down.
Video footage from Khartoum showed large groups in the streets, including many women. Barricades of burning tyres can be seen, with plumes of black smoke rising in various parts of the city.
World leaders have reacted with alarm to the military's move.
Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and his wife are among those reported to have been detained and put under house arrest, along with members of his cabinet and other civilian leaders. Their whereabouts are still unknown.
They are part of a transitional government designed to steer Sudan towards democracy after the rule of former president, Omar al-Bashir.
Mr Hamdok was reportedly being pressed to support the coup but was refusing to do so, and instead he urged people to continue with peaceful protests to "defend the revolution".
Gen Burhan had been leading the power-sharing arrangement between military and civilian leaders, known as the Sovereign Council.
The African Union, of which Sudan is a member, said it had learned with "deep dismay" of the situation, and called for the "strict respect of human rights".
The US, EU, UN and Arab League have also expressed deep concern.
The military and civilian transitional authorities have ruled together since 2019, when President Bashir was toppled after months of street protests.
The power-sharing deal between the military and a loose coalition of groups - the Forces for Freedom and Change - saw the launch of the Sovereign Council.
It was scheduled to rule the country for another year - with the aim for holding elections and transitioning to civilian rule.
But the deal was always fractious, with a large number of rival political groups - and divisions within the military too.