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A rally of Sudanese demonstrators has been camping for four days in front of the army headquarters in Khartoum, defying any attempt to disperse them. By STRINGER (AFP)
The United States, Britain and Norway said on Tuesday that the Sudanese authorities must now present a "credible political transition plan" as anti-government protests shook Khartoum.
"The time has come for the Sudanese authorities to respond to these popular demands in a serious and credible manner," the embbadies of the three Western countries said in a joint statement in Khartoum.
"The Sudanese authorities must now react and present a credible plan for this political transition," he added as thousands of demonstrators gathered in front of the army headquarters in the capital to demand the end of the reign of thirty years of President Omar al-Bashir.
The three countries also called on the authorities to release all political detainees and stop resorting to violence against "peaceful protesters".
The demonstrations "continue to grow and the demand for political change of the courageous and resilient Sudanese people is becoming more and more clear and powerful," the statement said.
"The people of Sudan are calling for a transition to an inclusive political system with increased legitimacy."
The three countries have pledged to support such a political process to help solve the economic problems facing the country.
"This is a pivotal moment for the future of Sudan," the statement said.
"The decisions now taken by the Sudanese authorities in the context of an inclusive dialogue will have a dramatic impact on the lives of 40 million Sudanese and on the stability of the region."
Sudan has been rocked by protests against the Bashir regime since December, when angry mobs demanded the veteran leader resign.
They accuse his government of mismanagement of the economy, resulting in soaring food prices and a regular shortage of fuel and currency.
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