September 21, (THEWILL) – Sudanese media have reported a failed coup attempt in the country but authorities say it was contained.
A senior Sudanese military said that a group was trying to take control of the country.
In a Facebook post, Sovereignty Council member Mohamed Al Faki Suleiman called on the Sudanese people to confront the coup attempt and “rise up to defend the country and protect the democratic transition.”
Interrogation of suspects involved in the attempted coup on Monday was due to begin and the military would issue a statement shortly, Suleiman said.
The attempted coup in Sudan “failed,” according to state media, without identifying the plotters.
A top government source said the plotters had attempted to take over the state media building but “they failed.”
State television said that a coup attempt was taking place in the country, calling on the citizens to confront it.
This came in urgent news broadcast by the state TV, without giving further details about the group behind the plot.
